Laudie Mildred Higdon

September 30, 2025

Mrs. Laudie Mildred Higdon, 75 years old, departed this life on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida. She was born on October 19, 1949, in Century, Florida, and spent the majority of her life in Flomaton, Alabama.

She absolutely loved spending her time outdoors, whether it was fishing by the river or cheering on the dirt track races. Her greatest joy came from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with whom she shared countless laughter-filled moments. A talented cook, she made some of the best cat head biscuits that brought everyone together at the table. In her downtime, she enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel, HGTV, and reality shows, finding comfort in their stories. Every Fourth of July, she looked forward to visiting the river at Eureka Landing for parade and fireworks. She enjoyed moments with family going to the mountains and traveling through Cades Cove watching all the animals. Her strong faith was evident as she was a devoted member of Lighthouse Baptist Church, where she especially loved being around the children, sharing her warmth and kindness with all.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James O’Pete (Mary Moore) Mathis, one sister, Peggy Mathis McDonald, one brother, Jerry Wayne Mathis, grandson, Ronnie Michael Higdon, and one daughter in-law, Heather Marie Sutton.

She leaves behind her devoted husband of 54 and a half years, Danny Higdon, from Flomaton, Alabama; two sons, Marcus Wayne (Cindy) Mathis of Century, Florida, and Daniel (Sonya) Higdon, also of Flomaton, Alabama; one daughter, Gidget (Jeremy) Dortch, residing in Flomaton, Alabama; two brothers, James Dooley (Vivan) Mathis from Bay Minette, Alabama; and Johnny (Tina) Mathis from Flomaton, Alabama; three sisters, Evelyn (Gilbert) Cozart of Jay, Florida; Gayle Mathis of Century, Florida; and Kathy Mathis Simmons of Jay, Florida; five grandchildren: Ryan Reeves, Cody Mathis, Shae Etheridge, Jakob Higdon, and Cadie Higdon; as well as three great-grandchildren, Josie Mathis, Rowdy Etheridge, and Emersyn Higdon, along with numerous other family members and friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Lighthouse Baptist Church with Reverend Chuck Day and Reverend Gilbert Cozart officiating.

Burial will follow at Little Escambia Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 6-9 p.m. at Lighthouse Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Isaiah Day, Josh Day, Parker Bell, Nick Driver, Randy Cozart, David Cozart, and Michael McDonald.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangement

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2 Responses to “Laudie Mildred Higdon”

  1. Linda Nowling on October 5th, 2025 4:30 pm

    Mildred was a very sweet classmate and friend. Prayers for her family

  2. Katie Findley on October 2nd, 2025 11:15 am

    The world lost a sweet lady! Mrs. Mildred was always helpful and always smiling! Praying for her family.

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