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Norma Higgins Obituary
Norma was a person full of life. She was on the board of directors of the Live Oak Chamber of Commerce. She was a charter member of Delta Kappa Iota Sorority for 25 years and an active member of the Crossroads Community Church. She was employed for many years with Valley Fair Reality in Yuba City. She also worked for the Live Oak Unified School District Office and Live Oak Elementary School. She took great pride in her Sorority and Chamber of Commerce work. Norma never met a person she did not enjoy talking with. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, gardening and baking her delicious pies and cakes and always looked forward to meeting her friends on a daily basis at Future Fitness. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family & enjoyed her grandchildren very much. She was a very caring & generous person with a wonderful zest for life.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bob Higgins of Live Oak; daughter, Denise Viscuso (Joe) of Gridley; son, Gary Higgins (Dawn) of Yuba City; brothers: Joe McFarland of Yuba City, Jerry McFarland of Live Oak; sisters: Joyce Fewell of Mckinleyville, Shirley Collins of Live Oak & Helen Kerns of Madera. She has 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren & numerous nieces & nephews and a large circle of friends.
She is preceded in death by her father Luther, mother Effie and brother Luie McFarland.
Funeral services will be conducted at Our Father's House, Hwy. 99, Live Oak, CA Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Live Oak Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Ullrey's Memorial.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at Delta Kappa Iota, 2248 Julie Way, Live Oak, CA 95953, or the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Meschelle and Peter Righero
January 14, 2012
Bob and Family,
Peter and I send our condolences at this difficult time. Norma was a wonderful person who always found the positive in others and enjoyed life each and every day. She will be missed by the community of Live Oak.
Gary Davidson
January 10, 2012
Norma will always have a special part in my memories. As a teenager I babysat Denise and Gary. Norma was a lady that always had a sweet smile. And a big heart.
Bob we know you will miss her very much and that void will never be someting you can replace. But we pray that GOD will give you comfort and peace as you continue on with all the wonderful memories you have had.
We love you
Gary & Barbara Davidson
Sheryl Palmer Bailey
January 9, 2012
This sweet lady has been such a good friend to my Aunt Roonie and the whole family for as long as I can remember. I think I was about 15 when I came to the realization that she was not really related to us but just a life long friend! I just always felt like she was family and I still do. Norma was one of those rare people that made you feel like she was always genuinely happy to see you now matter if it had been one hour or one year since she saw you last. To all of Norma's family, may you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of the beautiful soul that we all had the pleasure of knowing.
January 9, 2012
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
~ The Appeal-Democrat Family
Vivian Hall
January 9, 2012
Denise & Joe & all of Norma's family, I'm so sorry for your loss. May happy memories give your comfort and strength during this sad time. Norma touched so many; she was a special lady. With deepest sympathy, Vivian
Charlotte & Gene Landers
January 8, 2012
Bob, Denise, Gary and all other family members. I will miss Norma more each day as time goes by. She was very much a part of Live Oak . Her smile will truly be missed. She and the other memebers of her club has served at the Cemetery any time we had a special program such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and other special days. We truley thank her for all of her service. I know she is in a wonderful place and will be rejoicing with Those Family that went before her. I will remember you, her family in pray.
Mitzi
January 8, 2012
Norma, I didn't have a chance to thank you for the cookies & I'll miss you on Friday mornings. Thank you for everything you helped me with.
Anna & Steve Vines
January 8, 2012
Denise,Gary and Norma's family
so very sorry to hear of Norma's passing, she was truly a great mom. I loved getting to know her and she loved her children. May you find comfort in knowing what a special woman she was...Our thoughts are with you and your families.
Stephanie Allan
January 7, 2012
Normie, all the girls of Delta Kappa are going to miss your sweet smile and all the good times we had with you. You were a sister and a friend to all. Gods got one great angel at his side!!! We will miss you...
Mona Langer
January 7, 2012
My prayers go out to the family in this time of loss. May your memories console you until you are together again.
shane higgins
January 7, 2012
Grandma,
I will miss you so much for a very long time....I know that I shouldn't be sad that you are gone but I am mad that God chose that day as your time to go with him....I will Miss All The Things that you did for me and my daughter and pray that some of your life shines through me and Saryn....I Love You Grandma.......
Missing You Until We Meet Again,
Your Grandson,
Shane Higgins
Ted Dekens
January 7, 2012
Norma, you were always loved and will be terribly missed. Your infectious smile is what I will always remember. Ive known you since I was running around in diapers. You will never be forgotten. You are truly a shining light in our ever dimmer growing world. Here is to you Norma, someone who always brought a smile to my face. May God bless you on your journey.
Love,
The Ted Dekens Family
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