Arlene Clayborn Higgs, age 96, of Russellville, formerly of Knoxville, died Friday, January 26, 2024, at Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation.  A daughter of Earnest and Gladys Brown Clayborn, she was born September 19, 1927, in Newton County.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Knoxville and was retired from Con Agra after 15 years.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Z. H. Higgs; and a son, Derrek Higgs.

Survivors include a son, Lon Higgs, of Knoxville; and a grandson, John Derrek Higgs (Nicole), of California.

Graveside service and burial will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Knoxville Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com .