Mildred Marie Higgins, 91, of Washington, passed away peacefully in her sleep, following a brief illness, Thursday, January 24, 2013, in Donnell House, Washington.
She was born May 11, 1921, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Earl and Cora Amos Shrum.
A lifelong resident of Washington, she attended Washington High School, until she had to drop out to help support her family during the Depression.
As a child, she attended Allison Avenue Baptist Church. She was a member of North Buffalo United Presbyterian Church and, in her younger years, was very active as the children's Sunday school teacher. She was always proud to say that, at one time, she had 40 kids in her Sunday school class. She taught at the Bible school and was leader of the Sunday evening pre-teen young people's group, known as The Crusaders.
Mrs. Higgins worked at Duncan Miller Glass Co. for several years. In later years, she worked at The Washington Co. and then at Thompson's Hardware Store, until her retirement.
An avid reader, she spent many happy hours reading her books. She also loved to sing, laugh and spend time with her family. She especially enjoyed the family dog, Bailey, who will miss her very much.
For the last 5 1/2 years, she lived with her daughter, Terri, and son-in-law David Donel.
In October 1939, she married Donald E. Higgins, who died in 1980.
Surviving are a daughter, Terri (David) Donel of Washington; three grandsons, Randall Jay (Marie) Higgins Jr. of Washington, Timothy W. (Allison) Donel of Columbus, Ohio, and Kevin J. Donel of Massillon, Ohio; a great-granddaughter, Ashley Higgins; a great-grandson, James Gregory Donel; a great-great-granddaughter, Livia Bedillion; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her husband, are a son, Randall J. Higgins Sr.; a sister, Evelyn Mae Farabee; a brother, Harold Shrum; and two nieces, Claramae Barton and Edna Mae Fine.
She was the last member of her immediate family.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 28. Burial will follow in North Buffalo Cemetery, Claysville. Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.
She was born May 11, 1921, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Earl and Cora Amos Shrum.
A lifelong resident of Washington, she attended Washington High School, until she had to drop out to help support her family during the Depression.
As a child, she attended Allison Avenue Baptist Church. She was a member of North Buffalo United Presbyterian Church and, in her younger years, was very active as the children's Sunday school teacher. She was always proud to say that, at one time, she had 40 kids in her Sunday school class. She taught at the Bible school and was leader of the Sunday evening pre-teen young people's group, known as The Crusaders.
Mrs. Higgins worked at Duncan Miller Glass Co. for several years. In later years, she worked at The Washington Co. and then at Thompson's Hardware Store, until her retirement.
An avid reader, she spent many happy hours reading her books. She also loved to sing, laugh and spend time with her family. She especially enjoyed the family dog, Bailey, who will miss her very much.
For the last 5 1/2 years, she lived with her daughter, Terri, and son-in-law David Donel.
In October 1939, she married Donald E. Higgins, who died in 1980.
Surviving are a daughter, Terri (David) Donel of Washington; three grandsons, Randall Jay (Marie) Higgins Jr. of Washington, Timothy W. (Allison) Donel of Columbus, Ohio, and Kevin J. Donel of Massillon, Ohio; a great-granddaughter, Ashley Higgins; a great-grandson, James Gregory Donel; a great-great-granddaughter, Livia Bedillion; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her husband, are a son, Randall J. Higgins Sr.; a sister, Evelyn Mae Farabee; a brother, Harold Shrum; and two nieces, Claramae Barton and Edna Mae Fine.
She was the last member of her immediate family.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 28. Burial will follow in North Buffalo Cemetery, Claysville. Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.
Mildred Marie Higgins, 91, of Washington, passed away peacefully in her sleep, following a brief illness, Thursday, January 24, 2013, in Donnell House, Washington.
She was born May 11, 1921, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Earl and Cora Amos Shrum.
A lifelong resident of Washington, she attended Washington High School, until she had to drop out to help support her family during the Depression.
As a child, she attended Allison Avenue Baptist Church. She was a member of North Buffalo United Presbyterian Church and, in her younger years, was very active as the children's Sunday school teacher. She was always proud to say that, at one time, she had 40 kids in her Sunday school class. She taught at the Bible school and was leader of the Sunday evening pre-teen young people's group, known as The Crusaders.
Mrs. Higgins worked at Duncan Miller Glass Co. for several years. In later years, she worked at The Washington Co. and then at Thompson's Hardware Store, until her retirement.
An avid reader, she spent many happy hours reading her books. She also loved to sing, laugh and spend time with her family. She especially enjoyed the family dog, Bailey, who will miss her very much.
For the last 5 1/2 years, she lived with her daughter, Terri, and son-in-law David Donel.
In October 1939, she married Donald E. Higgins, who died in 1980.
Surviving are a daughter, Terri (David) Donel of Washington; three grandsons, Randall Jay (Marie) Higgins Jr. of Washington, Timothy W. (Allison) Donel of Columbus, Ohio, and Kevin J. Donel of Massillon, Ohio; a great-granddaughter, Ashley Higgins; a great-grandson, James Gregory Donel; a great-great-granddaughter, Livia Bedillion; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her husband, are a son, Randall J. Higgins Sr.; a sister, Evelyn Mae Farabee; a brother, Harold Shrum; and two nieces, Claramae Barton and Edna Mae Fine.
She was the last member of her immediate family.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 28. Burial will follow in North Buffalo Cemetery, Claysville. Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.
She was born May 11, 1921, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Earl and Cora Amos Shrum.
A lifelong resident of Washington, she attended Washington High School, until she had to drop out to help support her family during the Depression.
As a child, she attended Allison Avenue Baptist Church. She was a member of North Buffalo United Presbyterian Church and, in her younger years, was very active as the children's Sunday school teacher. She was always proud to say that, at one time, she had 40 kids in her Sunday school class. She taught at the Bible school and was leader of the Sunday evening pre-teen young people's group, known as The Crusaders.
Mrs. Higgins worked at Duncan Miller Glass Co. for several years. In later years, she worked at The Washington Co. and then at Thompson's Hardware Store, until her retirement.
An avid reader, she spent many happy hours reading her books. She also loved to sing, laugh and spend time with her family. She especially enjoyed the family dog, Bailey, who will miss her very much.
For the last 5 1/2 years, she lived with her daughter, Terri, and son-in-law David Donel.
In October 1939, she married Donald E. Higgins, who died in 1980.
Surviving are a daughter, Terri (David) Donel of Washington; three grandsons, Randall Jay (Marie) Higgins Jr. of Washington, Timothy W. (Allison) Donel of Columbus, Ohio, and Kevin J. Donel of Massillon, Ohio; a great-granddaughter, Ashley Higgins; a great-grandson, James Gregory Donel; a great-great-granddaughter, Livia Bedillion; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her husband, are a son, Randall J. Higgins Sr.; a sister, Evelyn Mae Farabee; a brother, Harold Shrum; and two nieces, Claramae Barton and Edna Mae Fine.
She was the last member of her immediate family.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 28. Burial will follow in North Buffalo Cemetery, Claysville. Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.
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