Kandace Roseanne Higginbotham-Ivey

With heavy hearts and loving memories, we honor Kandace Roseanne Higginbotham-Ivey, affectionately known as “Coolie,” who departed this life on October 28, 2026.

Born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, Kandace was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker, and friend. Known for her breathtaking beauty, genuine heart, radiant smile, and unforgettable spirit, she touched countless lives with her warmth, laughter, and love. Her beautiful presence will forever be treasured by all who knew her.

Kandace found joy in life’s simple pleasures, like playing cards with loved ones, listening to Stevie Wonder, David Ruffin, and Tupac Shakur. She loved jewelry, expressing herself through her distinctive style, tending to her beautiful plants, and spending time with her beloved Cane Corso, Champagne. Her home was filled with photographs, keepsakes, and treasured memories of those she loved. Her faith was dear to her heart, and she enjoyed reading her word and worshiping her lord and savior, Jesus Christ.

If one word describes Kandace, it is SOLDIER. Through life’s greatest hardships, she persevered with remarkable strength and determination. She taught her family to keep going, keep fighting, and always find a way. Her resilience will forever live on through the generations she leaves behind.

Kandace leaves cherished memories with her husband, Joseph Ivey; daughters, Leila A. Higginbotham and Lisa Cowsette; sons, Joseph Higginbotham, Julius Higginbotham, Michael Higginbotham, and Eddie Sikora-Higginbotham; son-in-law, Deonté Cowsette Sr., and daughter-in-love, Tara Adams; grandchildren, Ji’Aire Beard, Jerzey Beard, Jurnee Higginbotham, Jia Higginbotham, Izaiah Higginbotham, Joziah Higginbotham, Grace Higginbotham, Faith Higginbotham, Deonté “TJ” Cowsette Jr., Isla Cowsette, and great-granddaughter, Glori Kelly, along with a host of extended family members and dear friends. Her memory will be treasured by her brothers, Kenny Patterson and Perry “Pete” Kamfolt; beloved nieces, Tolana, Ny’Keya and Darnella Higginbotham, Daneida Woods, Berea Kamfolt, and DaMariah Goings; and her special nephews, Dwight “Dink” Patterson-Ross, Darryl “DJ” Higginbotham Jr., Bratton Higginbotham lll, Perry, Paris, Peyton, Pearson, Pierre, and Isaiah Kamtolt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth Patrice Bess-Higginbotham and Bratton Penrose Higginbotham; brothers, Darryl Higginbotham, Michael Patterson, and Bratton P. “Skip” Higginbotham; sister, Kim Higginbotham; grandparents, Thomas Jefferson-Higginbotham, Rose Higginbotham, and Flowers Lee Bess; a great-grandmother, Leila Hunter; and a daughter-in-law, Tia Higginbotham.

Though her presence will be deeply missed, her love, laughter, and strength will live on in every generation. Rest peacefully, Coolie. You were our soldier, our beauty, and our strength. Your legacy will never be forgotten. “A Ribbon in the Sky for Your Love.”.

Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11AM until the time of service at 12PM at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 3900 Clifton Ave, Lorain OH 44055.