Diane Arleen Higgins Thrift
January 6, 1940 - October 20, 2021
Diane Arleen Higgins Thrift, 81 Diane Arleen Higgins Thrift died on October 20, 2021. She was born January 6, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Rollo Bell Cavanaugh and Mary Ellen Bair Schuler. She was a resident of Okeechobee for over 40 years. Diane enjoyed spending time with all of her family. She loved her puppies, Wolum and Jackie, her time volunteering with Trail of Hope no kill shelter of Okeechobee. Her passion was to travel and have new adventures. She had an amazing collection of teddy bears. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rollo Bell Cavanaugh and Mary Ellen Bair Schuler; sister, Pat Cavanaugh; and brother, Joe Cavanaugh. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Herbert “Doc” Thrift; sons, John Higgins, Jr (Veronica), of Levittown, PA, David Higgins (Valery), of Naples, FL, Chris Higgins (Conny), of Huenstetten, Germany, Tim Higgins (Tami), Okeechobee, FL; daughters, Julie Williamson-Chambers (Adron), of Okeechobee, FL, Barb Ducko (Rich), of Penndel, PA, Celeste Brown (Melvin), of Bridgeport, OH; nephew, Al Berger (Kitty), of Kona, HI; long time friend, Nancy McGinnis, of Bensalem, PA; 17 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 10:00 am until a service at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church of Okeechobee. In lieu of flower, donations can be made in her name to Trail of Hope no kill shelter of Okeechobee, Fl or Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) at Myasthenia.org
Diane Arleen Higgins Thrift, 81 Diane Arleen Higgins Thrift died on October 20, 2021. She was born January 6, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Rollo Bell Cavanaugh and Mary Ellen Bair Schuler. She was a resident of Okeechobee for over... View Obituary & Service Information