Mary Ann Higgins

Mary Ann (Kennedy) Higgins passed away on peacefully on November 21 2025, at the age of 96.
She was born to Russell and Lucille Kennedy on October 22, 1929 in Glenwood, IN (Rush County). She lived in Rush County all her life. Mary Ann married Lowell Higgins on April 11, 1948. Her husband Lowell and three sons preceded her in death: David Higgins, Steve Higgins, and Paul Higgins. One grandson also preceded her in death, Patrick Higgins.
Mary Ann is survived by her brother, Joseph Kennedy, Oxford, OH. and three daughters-in-law, Sherri Higgins, Avon, IN, Sylvia Higgins, Frisco, TX, and Cindy Higgins, Woodlands, TX. She is also survived by a dear friend, Karen Smith, Rushville, IN, who was like a daughter to Mary Ann. In addition, she is survived by the following grandchildren: Beth Milam, Ben Higgins, Caryn Higgins, and Zachary Higgins.
Mary Ann lived a long, rich life with various jobs, but her favorite roles were being a wife, mother, and grandmother. For many years, she also co-chaired the Rush County blood drives. from that office, she hosted a Rushville radio show called "Time to Trade", and, after that, she completed genealogy research for people across the country.
Mary Ann had many hobbies in her free time. Music was important to Mary Ann for most of her life, from her days in "Twelve Girls" in high school to singing in and eventually directing the Main Street Christian Church choir on Sundays. Other passions were reading, gardening, craft projects, cooking for family and friends, and doting on her beloved dachshunds. In retirement, she started a lending library for friends, with jigsaw puzzles, as well as books in one side of her garage.
Mary Ann loved all kinds of craft projects, but also quilted and sewed using vintage fabrics to create large stuffed toys for her young friends and family. In addition, she cooked/baked, often trying new recipes. She loved making jellies, jams, and many berry cobblers and pies over the years, to the delight of family and friends.
The funeral service will be held Monday December 1, 2025, at 1pm with visitation at 11 AM at the Todd Funeral Centre & Crematory 1600 S. SR 3 Rushville, IN 46173 Burial will take place privately at Rushville's East Hill Cemetery.
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