Margaret Higginson

Margaret Higginson obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Margaret Higginson

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Margaret Higginson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vincent Gangemi Funeral Home Inc on Oct. 14, 2025.

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HIGGINSON MARGARET M., (nee Caulk), age 92, October 12, 2025. Beloved wife of the late George Plumley and the late Robert Higginson. Devoted mother of Arlene Burd, George (the late Loriann) Plumley, Margaret (Christopher) Sturtz and Toni (Ronald) Reed. Loving grandmother of George, George (Omaira), Shaina, Tyler, Gage, Ryan, Mason, and Meghan; great grandmother of Cayden and Maverick. Dear sister of the late Annamae Varley, Helen Staples, Paul Caulk, Arlene Cody, and Diane Casile; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday morning, October 17th, 9:30 to 10:45 A.M. at Epiphany of Our Lord Church (Lower Church), 11th and Jackson Streets. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 A.M.
Her Interment will be Private.
Please share your memories and condolences at www.gangemifuneralhome.net
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Upcoming Events

Oct

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9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Epiphany of Our Lord Church

11th and Jackson Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Send Flowers

Oct

17

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Epiphany of Our Lord Church

11th and Jackson Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Send Flowers

Only 4 hours left for delivery to next service.