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SHIRLEY HIGGINS Obituary

HIGGINS, SHIRLEY T. Shirley T. Higgins, 63, of West Haven; born to the late L.C. Brantley, Sr. and Caldonia (Threatt) Brantley, passed away November 27, 2014 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Some pastimes she enjoyed were cooking, sewing, knitting, playing candy crush and casino games, and watching wrestling. She leaves to cherish her memory husband Andrew Higgins; sons, James Williams, Kenyen (Terri) Tiwo Smith of Ansonia and Reshawn (Telissa) Murray of West Haven; daughter Dayna Shields of West Haven; brothers Roger Brantley, Freddie Brantley, Tyrone Adams, Roy (Fleecia) Threatt, Bobby Griffin, John (Jan) Lee Threatt; sisters Geneva Thomas, Edna Rice, Mattie Brantley-Grant, and Mary Kay Smith; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She is predeceased by brothers Gregory, James, and L.C. Brantley, Jr. A celebration of her life will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 11AM at Joy Temple; 424 Howard Ave, New Haven; with visitation at the church on Thursday from 10-11AM. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery; 769 Ella T. Grasso Blvd, New Haven. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services; 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the Higgins family, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2014.

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Yvonne Jones

December 4, 2014

Sending my deepest condolences to the Brantley Family.

Marcia Kemp

December 4, 2014

Dayna, my heart and prayers are with you and your family at this time, please know that this hurt and pain will ease with time, it never goes away. The day will come when you will be able to think of your mom and the feeling of joy will fill that place of pain. God bless you all and live your lives by the examples she has set for you.

December 3, 2014

To the Threatt and Higgins Family:
There is no pain on earth that Heaven can not cure.
To our nephew Reshawn Murray:
You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Stay strong and always know that we love you.

Jim, Diana Murray and Family

Margaret Ricciardi

December 2, 2014

Dayna I am thinking about you and sending prayers to you and your family.i am so sorry you all have had such a difficult time. I know your Mom is free and rejoicing in heaven and she will always be your angel by your side now. I am sure she is so proud of you for what a wonderful daughter you were to her.

Carol Hooks-Martin

December 2, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Threatt & Higgins Family...My Our Lord give the family comfort..
Shirley will be Love & Miss..

Josica Johnson

December 2, 2014

My condolences to Dana, Kenyen and the children. I am very sorry that you all have suffered such a loss. My prayers go out to you all. The Johnson Family

joycelean via

December 2, 2014

I know that you are in heaven no more pain or suffering ,you are my baby sister and i miss you already,shirley you was a very strong person and i know that you went though alot,so now my sister you can really rest in peace.love you always and forever your sister joyce

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