Higgins, Melody 'Cookie', 85, of Valrico, passed away on February 29, 2020. Cookie was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, traveling, going to the beach, and painting. She was a member of the Silver Sneakers. As a cancer survivor Cookie felt led to give back and volunteered with a cancer survivor support group. Cookie is survived by her loving family, husband of 41 years, Donald Higgins; sons, Robert Rex, David Rex, Barrett Higgins, Kevin Higgins, and Chris Higgins; daughters, Debra Heddon and Katrina Jones; and 15 grandchildren.

There will be a memorial service on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, with a gathering one hour prior.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org or to LifePath Hospice at Chaptershealth.org