Jean Higgins
June 20, 1954 — July 26, 2017
Jean Carol Higgins, 63, of Churchville, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born June 20, 1954, a daughter of Joy Ann Smith and the late John Clyde Smith.
On April 15, 2005, she married Joseph Francis Higgins, who preceded her in death August 12, 2007.
Jean had enjoyed working as a baker at Dunkin Donuts and had previously worked at Churchville IGA and ASR as well. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, enjoyed playing games on Facebook, and attending country music concerts with her friends.
In addition to her father and husband, Jean was preceded in death by her brother, Robert “Sonny” Smith.
Surviving family members include her mother, Joy of Head Waters; a daughter, Shannon J. Higgins and her boyfriend, Chris Welch; a son, Hunter M. Higgins and his partner, Susan E. McCray all of Churchville; a sister, Dawn Armstrong of Head Waters; three grandchildren, Skyler P. Reece, Ayden A. Dively and Haigin M. Higgins; a niece, Katie Townsend of Churchville; and a nephew, Kenton R. Smith of Churchville.
At her request, the body was cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a held at a later date.