NAME: Diana Higgins
BIRTHPLACE: Sedalia
YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 42 years
FAMILY: Husband, John; Sons, Bret and Glen; 7 grandchildren
THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN BENTON COUNTY IS: The small-town life.
FIRST JOB: Working at the MO State Fair
WHAT I WANTED TO BE WHEN I GREW UP: A mom
OCCUPATION: Benton County offices
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY: Having birthday parties with my cousins
THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE WAS WHEN: I had my children.
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: I have too many to mention!
WHAT DO YOU VALUE MOST IN YOUR FRIENDS: Loyalty and trust
YOUR GREATEST FEAR IS: Water, being on the lake.
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO: Bury children.
I'VE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO: Swim.
IF I WON THE LOTTERY, I WOULD: Share with my family.
MY DREAM TRIP WOULD BE TO: Take all of my grandchildren to Disney World in Florida.
HOBBIES: Flea markets and collecting
FAVORITE BAND OR MUSICIAN: Alabama
FAVORITE MOVIE: Seven Brides For Seven Brothers
FAVORITE DRINK: Sweet Iced Tea
FAVORITE SNACK: Chips
FAVORITE CANDY: Heath
FUTURE GOAL: To retire and enjoy family
WHICH PERSON DO YOU ADMIRE MOST: My dad
ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SELF: Remember where you come from.
WORDS TO LIVE BY: Be kind and find joy.
