Catherine Chandler Higgins (Nanny), 74, of Alexander, N.C., formerly of Marshall, N.C., passed from this life to her heavenly home on October 17, 2026.

She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Velma Shelton Chandler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Larry and Carl Chandler; sister-in-law, Adale Chandler; and a great-granddaughter, Lily Jo McFalls.

Catherine was a homemaker who dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. To know her was to know a friend. She never met a stranger. She loved everybody and welcomed them with open arms as family and always had a smile on her face. She enjoyed her daily routine of talking to her family and friends on the phone, as well as spending time with her fur baby, Shelby Lynn (Cat).

Left to cherish her memories are her son, LeeRoy Higgins (Erika); her daughters, Lindy Embler (Tony) and Shirley Burleson (Daniel), whom she resided with for the past 22 years: grandchildren, Tyler Emory (Samara), Cody Emory (Dayanne), Hannah Higgins, Sammy Webb, CJ McFalls (Jessie), Jessika Clements (Jake), Tucker Hensley (Bianca), Amber Rogers (Delane), and T.J. Embler (Karissa); great-grandchildren, Leo Emory, Jehovanni Reynoso, Jaxson McFalls, Samuel and Abigail Clements, Benjamin Brodan, Greyson Rogers, Kelli, Maci, and Lexi Embler; her brothers, Jimmy Chandler, Alfred Chandler (Billie), and Ricky Chandler (Anita); sisters-in-law, Janice Chandler and Trish Chandler; as well as 18 nieces and nephews.

Also surviving are a bonus brother, David Worley; bonus daughters, Sheena Shook (her baby girl) and Christy Gentry; and many more she considered her own. Also, a special person, Jason Price (her purdy boy).

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, October 23, 2026, in the Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral and Cremation Service. Reverend Jimmy Dean Hensley will officiate. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Gardens of Memory, Asheville. Serving as pallbearers will be Tyler Emory, Cody Emory, Sammy Webb, Jehovanni Reynoso, Tony Embler, and Daniel Burleson; and honorary pallbearer, Jason Price.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Blue Ridge Funeral and Cremation Service to assist the family with the final expenses.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.