Josephine Ella (Perry) Higgins

Josephine Ella (Perry, Kones) Higgins, 102 ESCONDIDO -- Josephine Ella Higgins, born August 20, 1908, in Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2010. She was the eighth of nine children, of whom only five lived to adulthood. Josephine graduated from White Cross Hospital School of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio, in 1929 and worked for the Veterans Administration for over 31 years. She worked at Tupper Lake, NY, Augusta, ME, Dawson Springs, Ky., Brecksville, Ohio (2 times), and Chillicothe, Ohio, where she retired in 1967. She had three children - daughter, Sarah (Jacci) Murphy, and twin sons, Ned and Bill, who preceded her in death, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and seven great-great- grandchildren. Besides her daughter and all the different grandchildren, she leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins throughout the United States. Josephine resided with her daughter, Jacci, in Rancho Escondido Mobile Home Park since 1996. With a faithful heart, she regularly attended church. She was an honorary member of the Eastern Stars and served in many different positions while she was still active. She loved to travel and had traveled to all but three states within the United States. She also made a trip to Germany while her daughter and family were stationed there. She made several trips to the San Diego area while the family was stationed there from 1964 to 1971. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 6th, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 S. Juniper Street, Escondido. A reception in the Fellowship Hall will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westminster Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 1500 S. Juniper St., Escondido, Calif., 92025. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com