Dolores Christine Higginbotham

Fernandina Beach Fl. – Dolores Christine Taylor Higginbotham, 89 of Fernandina Beach, Fl. passed away Wednesday night (April 2, 2025) at Community Hospice after an extended illness.

Born in Thomasville, GA. her parents were Winfred Taylor and Irma Taylor. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Taylor.

Dolores worked for Watkins Co. as an accountant and was a member of Amelia Plantation Chapel Church in Fernandina. She was President of Republican Women’s committee in Nassau. She enjoyed tennis, traveling, spending time at the farm in Hickox and most of all she loved spending time with her family, grand kids and great grand kids.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years, William “Bill” Higginbotham of Fernandina Beach, Fl.; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Mike Higginbotham (Kathy) of Jacksonville; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Chaubal (Raj) of Fort Collins, Co.; 4 grandchildren, Jessica Dempsey (Beau), Jennifer Langoise (Jerrod), Devin Chaubal, Arden Chaubal; 6 great grandchildren, Peter Dempsey, Michael Dempsey, Angelina Hashrimi, Dylan Lamgoise, Harper Lamgoise, and R.J. Oliver; 1 brother-in-law, Linton Higginbotham; 1 sister-in-law, Shirley Lee; and also several other relatives and a host of friends.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday (April 9, 2025) at 3PM at New Hope Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Community Hospice 1348 S. 18th St. Suite 101 Fernandina Beach, FL. 32034

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at www.fryefh.com.