Eva Ruth Higgins

Eva Ruth Miller Higgins 82, of Surgoinsville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center. Eva was born in Hawkins County and resided here all of her life. She was previously employed by Tennessee Eastman for many years. Eva was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Frank Higgins; parents, Roy Denver and Thelma Ruth Anderson Miller; daughter, Lisa Gale Higgins; granddaughter, Skylar Ferrell; brothers, Pat Miller, Roy D. Miller Jr., and Daniel "Jack" Miller; sister, Addie Miller Smith. Survivors include her grandson, Nicholas Higgins; brothers, Jimmy Miller and wife Paula of Eaton, Ohio, Kenneth L. Miller and wife Linda "Kay", and Jerry L. Miller and wife Teresa of Beavercreek, Ohio; sisters, Joanne Horne and husband Francis, Brenda Morningstar of Carlisle, Ohio, and Linda Kaye Hall; sister-in-law, Patsy Miller; along with several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 2pm on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Donnie Anderson officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 1:45pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Cemetery Trust Fund at 3774 Stanley Valley Rd. Surgoinsville, TN 37873. The family will not be accepting visitors at the home. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill is serving the Higgins family.