Helen Robinson Higdon McDaniel, 96, of Columbus, MS passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle, Columbus, MS.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 17, 2017, from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS.  A memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Garrett Braley officiating.

Mrs. McDaniel was born May 5, 1921, to the late Bill and Velma Robinson in Millport, AL. She was operator of Picks Truck Stop in Columbus, MS.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. McDaniel was preceded in death by two husbands – Zeb Higdon and L.C. McDaniel; daughter – Nelda Atkins, and 2 sisters.

Mrs. McDaniel is survived by her son – Shay (Jane) Higdon, Steens, MS; son in law – Charlie Atkins; 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family extends a special thanks to the 3rd-floor staff at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle and Baptist Hospice.

This webcast will take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at 3:00 PM.

Watch webcast for Helen McDaniel: http://webcasts.lifetributes.com/803472

If you have any questions, please contact Lowndes Funeral Home and Crematory at 662-328-1808.