Dorothy Joan Higgins's obituary , Passed away on December 25, 2024 in Independence, Missouri

Dorothy Joan Higgins

March 1, 1942 - December 25, 2024 (82 years old)

Independence, Missouri

Dorothy Joan Higgins's obituary , Passed away on December 25, 2024 in Independence, Missouri

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Speaks Family Legacy Chapels

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Dorothy Joan Higgins

March 1, 1942 - December 25, 2024 (82 years old)

Independence, Missouri

Dorothy Joan Higgins Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dorothy Joan Higgins in Independence, Missouri, born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, who passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Joan Higgins to pay them a last tribute.

As Dorothy Joan departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Dorothy Joan. Though Dorothy Joan may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

She was predeceased by: her husband Donald Higgins; her parents, Chester Baird and Marguerite Baird (Turner); and her daughter Donna. She is survived by: her siblings, Donice Heriford and Russell Baird (RuthAnne); and her daughters, Ada and Sandra.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy's honor can be made to Salvation Army.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Speaks Family Legacy Chapels



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