Mary M. Higgins, 79, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Jan. 29, 2012, in Parkview Oaks, Columbia City.
She was born Feb. 21, 1932, in Fairmount, to Robert H. and Lillian O. Rhoades Davis. On Nov. 12, 1961, in Warsaw, she married Richard B. Higgins, who survives.
She graduated from Leesburg High School in 1949 and was a homemaker. A Kosciusko County resident for 51 years, she was a member of Warsaw Wesleyan Church, American Cancer Society, Beta Sigma Phi and Red Hat Society and was active in card clubs.
Also surviving a daughter, Suzan L. Higgins, Warsaw; a son, David E. (and spouse Amy) Higgins, Winona Lake; and two grandsons, Joshua B., Warsaw, and Benjamin E., Winona Lake. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Martha Ross.
Following her wishes, a gathering in celebration of her life will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Warsaw Wesleyan Church with Pastors Gale Janofski and Andy Weaver officiating.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials may be made to Our Father’s House, 401 Argonne Road, Warsaw, IN 46580; or the American Cancer Society, 535 W. Edison Unit 6, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
