“beloved mother, grandmother, and sister”

Beverly J. Higley, 90, a longtime resident of Coudersport, PA passed away with her loving daughter by her side on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a short illness.

Born on Saturday, September 24, 1932 in Shinglehouse, she was a daughter of LeRoy and Doris Haynes VanDruff.  On June 6, 1954 in Ceres, she married Donald D. “Don” Higley, who passed away on November 26, 2013.

Beverly was a graduate of Wellsville (NY) High School. 

She was a longtime member and deaconess of the Coudersport Alliance Church.  She was a devoted volunteer and supporter of the Alliance Food Bank.  Beverly enjoyed solving crossword puzzles.  Her greatest loves were the Lord and her family.

Left to cherish her memory are a son, Stuart E. (Virginia) Higley of Lakeland, Florida; a daughter, Ann E. Horn of Coudersport; a grandson, David E. Horn of Coudersport; a granddaughter, Cristy L. Higley of Huntington Beach, California; three great-grandchildren, Darian, Joshua, and Isabella; a sister, Rose Cox of Geneseo, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Beverly was predeceased by an infant daughter, Naomi Sue Higley.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Noon on Saturday, December 10, 2022, in the Coudersport Alliance Church, 7 Alliance Avenue, Coudersport, with Pastor John Dean, officiating.

Please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated in Beverly’s memory to the Alliance Food Pantry.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alliance Food Pantry, 1 Alliance Avenue, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Beverly’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Beverly, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.