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Deacon Shirley Mae Higgs

Deacon  Shirley Mae Higgs obituary, Richmond, VA

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Shirley Higgs Obituary

HIGGS, Deacon Shirley Mae, gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She was affectionately known as "Miss Shirley." She leaves to cherish her memory daughter, Valerie (Michael) Pullen; grandson, Xavier Mills; brother, George (Patricia) Mills; sister-in-law, Ogeechee Mae Higgs Crews; brother-in-law, Samuel Higgs of Greensboro, N.C.; niece, Gloria West; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 2827 Hull Street, until Friday, January 29, 2021, where a walk-through viewing will be today, Friday, January 29, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Riverview Cemetery. Dr. Yvonne Jones Bibbs officiating. In lieu of sending flowers, please donate to the Richmond Food Bank in the memory of Deacon Shirley M. Higgs.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jan. 27 to Jan. 29, 2021.

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Carolyn Ray- Solomon

January 27, 2024

Shirley was a true missionary. She put her heart into each outreach project at Sixth Baptist. She encouraged others to help other people and she is surely missed. The work she did speaks for her.
Missing her at Sixth Baptist.
Carolyn Ray - Solomon

janet armstead

January 25, 2024

I still miss her at Lowe's!

From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home

February 10, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Lorraine Vincent

January 30, 2021

Condolences and prays goes out to your family.God has called a Grant of a Christian Home.Shirley was a friend that always wanted to give encouraging words .She was a lover of people .My Mom and I will miss here calls weekly.

Leonard Clegg, Jr

January 30, 2021

Mrs. Higgs was a wonderful friend to my family. So sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you,
Leonard Clegg, Jr and family

Laneka Brown

January 30, 2021

I had the honor of working with Ms. Shirley at Lowe´s 1037. She was nothing but joy and love! We were all her babies and she made sure to let us know it. Ms. Shirley, thank you for everything: for your time, for your love, for your talks and hugs, for letting us all be your "sugas" and simply for being YOU! It was a blessing to know you. Rest in God´s heavenly arms now sweet lady

Carolyn Ray-Solomon

January 30, 2021

My sympathy to Valerie and Xavier as you harvest the memories of Shirley. Your Mom and your Grandmother is your guardian angel now. Continue to smile like her and practice saying "sugar" like she did. To brighten someone´s spirit. Be joyful for her joyful life.

Marilyn Friend Scott

January 29, 2021

My Heart is Sadden! Ms. Higgs was a true Prayer Worrier and will be Missed!

janet armstead

January 29, 2021

I love Ms Shirley because loved life and people. She could hang out with the young and the old. She kept me in line at Lowes and we could talk about everything. We both loved my Mother and GOD. I will miss her a lot. RIH SUGAR.

Carla Thompson Crossin

January 29, 2021

Sending loving thoughts and prayers to the family. Ms. Shirley was always sweet and kind to me at SBC

Carolyn Williams

January 29, 2021

God's grace and mercy supersede all our needs and sorrows. My condolences to you and your family. Know if you are in need of anything you can call on your sisters. God bless you and take care.

Lucille R. Jefferson

January 27, 2021

Val and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences from my family to yours. Angel's are always near to those who are grieving. To whisper to them that their Loved One is safe in the arms of God.
Love you sugar!

Regina Jefferson, Tonia Thompson and Shaleta Conaway

Americool Heating and Cooling

January 27, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences and prayers to the family.

From the Staff of Americool Heating and Cooling

Deacon F. Ralph Mason and Polly Jones-Mason

January 27, 2021

Valerie and family, grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go. Love you sugar.

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9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Mimms Funeral Home

1827 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224

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2:00 p.m.

Riverview Cemetery

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