Betty "June" Higgins

Mrs. Betty “June” (Copeland) Higgins, 87, of Almo, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Benton, Kentucky.

Born September 19, 1938, in Almo, Kentucky, June was the daughter of the late Harvey Carlos Copeland, and Relma (Taylor) Copeland.  She was a proud graduate of Almo High School and spent most of her life in the Almo community, where she made her home with her husband, C.D., until his passing in 2009.  June retired from the laundry service at Murray-Calloway County Hospital and was a faithful member of Dexter Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish wonderful memories of June include her son, Kerry Higgins and wife Melody of Almo, as well as many dear friends and her church family.

In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Cecil Daniel “C.D.” Higgins, and a precious granddaughter, Kayla Renee Higgins.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, with Bro. Sammy Cunningham officiating.

Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, until the funeral hour, at Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 South 4th Street, Murray, Kentucky.

The family requests memorial contributions be made in June’s memory to the Almo Cemetery Fund, c/o Joe Dan Taylor, 97 Cecil Taylor Lane, Almo, KY 42020.

Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Higgins. Please share your messages of condolence and support by signing her virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.