Marian E. Higdon, 72 of Bardstown, went home to Jesus on September 21, 2021, after a prolonged illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Marion County on July 4, 1949, and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1967.  She was an employee at Masterson's Appliance for several years and was also employed as an administrative assistant at Communicare in Bardstown.

Marian was a member of St. Thomas Church and was very active in bereavement activities there. She spent over 30 years as a supportive, faithful Air Force wife with her husband Bob.  During that time, she moved thirteen times, making friends everywhere she went, and was still in touch with friends from 50 years ago.  She also raised three wonderful children over the years, and became the loving, caring grandmother of six beautiful granddaughters.  Her greatest joy in life was spending time with those girls, and simply enjoying life with them.

Marian was preceded in death by her stepfather, William T. Clark, sister-in-law Debbie Clark, and brother-in-law John Wathen.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bob Higdon; her three children, Rob (Andrea) Higdon of Bardstown; Shane (Sharon) Higdon of Georgetown; and Lea Anne (Jason) Simpson of Chaplin.  Also surviving her are granddaughters, Emily Simpson, Anna Simpson, Julianne Simpson, Kaitlyn Higdon, Ashlyn Higdon and Laura Higdon.

She is also survived by her mother, Lorene Peake Clark of Holy Cross; thirteen siblings, including brothers Frankie Clark, Eddie Clark, Johnny Clark, Mark (Cathy) Clark, Phillip Clark, and Steve Clark, all of Holy Cross, and Charles (Elaine) Clark of Loretto;  Also surviving are sisters Darlene (David) Wideman of Radcliff, Jane (Jimmy) Dragoo,  Cathy (Mike) Fenwick, Lola (Ralph) Ballard, all of Bardstown and Elaine Wathen and Roxanne (Glenn) Norris, both of Holy Cross.  She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

To celebrate Marian's beautiful life, Mass will be held Monday, September 27, 2021, at 11:00 at St. Thomas Church, 870 St. Thomas Lane, Bardstown with Rev. Ben Brown celebrating the Mass.  Cremation was chosen after Mass.

Following a private viewing, visitation will be held on Sunday from 4:00-8:00 PM, at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7:00 PM by Deacon Scott Turner.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials go to Saint Thomas Church.