Leslie Ann Higman
Age 63 of Newark
Passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021.
Leslie was a 1975 graduate of Conrad High School. After high school Leslie attended and graduated from Goldey-Beacom College with her associates degree in accounting. Leslie worked in the restaurant industry her entire life. She was the manager, cook, and bartender at Cris Tavern, Bald Stewey’s, and Valley Tavern. She enjoyed her work and always greeted everyone with a smiling face.
When she was not working Leslie enjoyed spending time at the beach. She was always happiest fishing, stargazing or just simply walking by the water. She loved to dance, make jewelry, and cook for her family and friends. Leslie adored children. She always doted on her nieces and granddaughter and loved spoiling them around the holidays.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James William and Meredith Higman.
Leslie will be dearly missed by her significant other of eight years, Frederick “Teddy” Grier; her brother, Bruce Higman (Diane); her 2 sons; 1 granddaughter, Nova; and 3 loving nieces.
Relatives and Friends are invited to gather at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilm., DE 19805, on Friday, May 21 from 11:00am-12:00pm. Interment will be private.