Bernice Cantrell Higgins, age 90 of Joplin, passed away at 11:42 a.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2013 at Freeman West Hospital following an extended illness.
Born July 13, 1923 in Joplin, she was the only child of the late Glenn and Neva Dotson Cantrell and was a lifelong Joplin resident. A 1941 graduate of Joplin Senior High School, she worked ten years as a secretary for both North Joplin Junior High School and South Joplin Junior High School. She was a member of First Community Church, Junior Emerson Study Club and Bible Study Fellowship. She enjoyed playing golf with friends at both Schifferdecker and Twin Hills. While she never called attention to it, she was also an accomplished oil painting artist.
On January 2, 1942, she married Robert A. Higgins in Columbus, KS. He survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, Robert Higgins and wife Lindy Beauregard of Greensboro, NC, Dick Higgins and wife Diane of Fayetteville, AR; five grandchildren, Jesseca Calodonato and husband Jim of Hamden, CT, Mike Turner and wife Brittany of Amman, Jordan, Rachel Turner of Fayetteville, Amy Higgins of Norman OK, Stephen Higgins and wife Sheryl of Olathe, KS; two great-grandchildren, Morgan and Mitch Higgins.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery with daughter-in-law, Diane Higgins officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Parker Mortuary. At her request, the casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Miracle Network or MSSU Foundation.
Remembrances from her sons include… “Although Gert was known for doing things her own stoic way, she was totally and lovingly devoted to her husband and sons, and fiercely loyal to her friends and entire family. Her unique and caring perspectives will be missed, along with Vicks Vap-O-Rub with a hot towel”. She often advised her son… “You’re as good as anybody and better than most”.
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