Martha Richardson Higgins (85 years old) Born February 13, 1935 in Midlothian, VA. Died at Embrace Hospice House on January 11, 2021. Martha’s parents were: Dr. Herman Montague Richardson & Lucille Franklin Richardson. She attended St. Catherines Academy in Richmond, VA and was valedictorian of her high school senior class. Martha began undergraduate studies at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA & in 1955 she transferred to UNC in Chapel Hill, NC as a junior to complete her BA and MA in Sociology. While at UNC, Martha was a member of the honor society Phi Beta Kappa, The Order of the Old Well, and Kappa Delta sorority. Martha was married to Henry Mills Higgins of Shelby, NC for 15 years. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Higgins-Thomas (James) of Atlanta, GA and Elizabeth Higgins Luffy (Timothy) of Centreville, VA. She was blessed with five grandchildren: Kathleen Thomas Broadwater (Keith) of Bowie, MD, Samantha Luffy of Washington, DC, Scott Luffy of South Riding, VA, Sean Luffy of Centreville, VA and Sarah Luffy of Centreville, VA. Martha lived in the Atlanta, GA area for most of her adult life, working as a social worker, school receptionist, office manager and real estate agent. She retired in the early 2000s to Litchfield Beach and then Pawleys Island – her parents owned property in Garden City, Litchfield Beach and then Litchfield by the Sea. Martha enjoyed years of fellowship with her family of friends until health issues began in August 2020. A celebration of Martha’s life will take place in the summer or fall of 2021 when it is safe to gather in large numbers. In Martha’s memory and in lieu of donations/flowers, please display acts of kindness,
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