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May Higgins Obituary
MANSFIELD: May Virginia Higgins passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015 in Columbus at James Cancer Hospital surrounded by her immediate family. She was 49.
She was born December 17, 1965 to parents Earl K. Lashley and Sandra (West) Borstad in Seymour, Indiana. May was a nurse's aid at Winchester Terrace and a home health aid for several years. She had a true passion for nursing and a goal of becoming a registered nurse until she was no longer able due to injury. After her injury she worked for the Mansfield City School system in the bus garage. She truly enjoyed the company of all the students.
On September 16, 1994, she married Keith Higgins and together they spent 20 wonderful years together. Keith and May spent time fishing and camping together at Charles Mills Lake in Mifflin. She also took pleasure in listening to classic rock and attending concerts.
Above all May truly took pride in her two son's accomplishments, both graduating from college and one a military veteran. In her last two weeks she was able to see her youngest son get married and spend time with her grandchildren, which meant the world to her.
She is survived by her loving husband Keith Higgins; children, Brian (Nicole) Lashley, Daniel (Latisha) Lashley, and Nichole Sponseller; grandchildren, Lincoln and Loralai Lashley and Nathan and Noel Sponseller; her mother, Sandra Borstad; siblings, Mary Lamb-Borstad, Mickey Borstad, Michael Borstad, and Sandra Stephens.
May was preceded in death by her father, Earl K. Lashley.
Services for May will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home at 2 pm with a hour prior of calling from 1-2 pm. Pastor Herman Copley with officiate with burial to follow at Mansfield Cemetery.
For contributions in her memory, please visit the family's "Go Fund Me" site at http://de.gofund.me/peqwfs or contributions can be made at the funeral home.
Snyder Funeral Homes is honored to serve May's family and encourage you to share a fond memory or message of condolence to them at SnyderFuneralHomes.com
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Tina Fliger (Yates)
March 30, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember May fondly. My mom (Rosemary Yates) and her used to hang out some time ago while living in Canton.
Guy Sims
March 25, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Such a wonderful spirit. All our love from me and Karen.
Teresa Lamb
March 25, 2015
im so sorry about may, she was an amazing lady sending prayers your way.... god bless
casey king
March 24, 2015
She cared for so many with her giving heart. God called one of his angels home. RIP May
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Geri B Flores
March 24, 2015
From me and my entire family, I am so sorry for your loss! May God give you and your loved ones strength and healing to cope with the loss of May! May she forever Rest in Peace!
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