Holiday "Holly" High

Holiday High passed away on July 31, 2023. She was born on March 30, 1956, the daughter of the late Miami Mayor Robert King High and Faith Price High. She is survived by her self-described “miracle” daughter, Brittany Faith Meeks, son-in-law Michael Ringgenberg, and her beloved grandson, Desi. Surviving siblings include her brother Robert King High, Jr. (Ruth Ann), and sisters Virginia Bunton, Valerie Bogos, Bonnie McDonald (John), and Susan High. After her father passed away in 1967, her mother remarried Tropicana, Inc. executive Kenneth A. Barnebey of Bradenton, FL and she is also survived by stepbrother Mark Barnebey (Marianne), Kendra Whitehead (Brent) and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her beloved niece, Katie McDonald, her stepfather, and a stepsister, Laurel Young. She remained good friends with her former husband, Jamie Meeks, formerly with the Leon County Sheriff’s Department. Holly attended Manatee High School in Bradenton, Florida and graduated from Florida State University with degrees in criminology and education. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Holly was a school teacher in the Leon County School system for over 20 years, having taught at Woodville Elementary, Kate Sullivan Elementary, Heritage Trails, and Pineview Elementary schools. She received so much gratification from teaching her young students and enjoyed hearing from parents who thanked her for what she did for their children. She was a faithful member of Christian Heritage Church. Her favorite quote from the Bible was Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not unto your own understanding but in all your ways knowing Him and He will make your paths straight”. Holly was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter and was so proud of Brittany and Desi. She loved anything and everything about Christmas and received great joy at being “Ho-Ho” to Desi. Holly’s laughter was contagious; at any family gathering, it would be Holly’s laugh heard above the din! She will be forever missed. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 2 PM at Bevis Funeral Home, 200 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, FL. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions in Holly's name to Foundation for Leon County Schools, https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E346357&id=49&t=638266597026106970 The service will be available to view live online at https://www.bevisfh.com. To watch, click on the word Obituaries at the top of the homepage, then click on the name of your loved one, and then the green Photos and Videos tab. Staff members will be available to answer questions or help with technical issues at (850) 385-2193. Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com)

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Holiday "Holly" High

March 30, 1956 - July 31, 2023