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Joyce Higgins Obituary

HIGGINS Joyce Crawford, 81, widow of Ralph B. Higgins, died Mon, March 24, 2014. Born in Fleming County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Emmett W. and Victory Rice Crawford. The owner and proprietress of Magee's Bakery of Lexington, she was a UK basketball fan and an avid supporter of the UK Opera. She is survived by her children, Greg (Gina Johnson-Higgins, DMD) Higgins and Beverly Higgins; and one granddaughter, Shelby Nicole Higgins. Services will be 11am Fri at Milward-Man O' War, 1509 Trent Blvd. Burial will follow at Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, KY at 1:30pm. Visitation will be 5-8pm Thu. www.milwardfuneral.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Mar. 26, 2014.

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Ginnie Richardson

March 28, 2014

It will be odd coming into Magee's and not seeing Mrs. Higgins behind the desk with her glasses hanging around her neck, wrapping cookies, filling orders or throwing her hands up in a motherly fashion when a young employee messed-up...for the 7th time. She raised 2 great kids and ran the bakery the only way she knew how after losing her husband Ralph. Magee's longevity and success are testament to her and her family's efforts. Rest Mrs. H., play your piano, no more deposits.

Paul Osting ( Dawn Foods )

March 26, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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