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Virginia L. Higgins

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Virginia L. Higgins obituary, 1933-2018, Rockford, IL

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1933

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2018

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Virginia Higgins Obituary

Virginia L. Higgins 1933—2018
Virginia L. Higgins, 84, of Rockford passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Swedish American Hospital. Born May 26, 1933, in O'Neill, Nebraska, the daughter of Willard and Imogene (Jensen) Arnold. Virginia married Alan C. Higgins in 1954. She was a Kindergarten teacher at P.R. Walker Elementary for 23 years, retiring in 1989. She was extremely good with children, influencing her family and students to be productive members of society. Virginia was a selfless and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Hers was a simple life, but lived to the fullest. Virginia and Alan liked to take Sunday drives with no destination in mind. She enjoyed playing cards and games with family and friends. Survived by her children, David (Tracy) Higgins and Diane (Mike) Fischer; grandchildren, Bill Mosley, Michael Mosley, Melissa Mosley, Jeff Higgins, Scott Higgins, Brad Fischer and Katie Fischer; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Blythe; sister-in-law, Sandie Arnold, daughter-in-law, Carol Higgins and son-in-law, Pete Couture. Predeceased by her husband, Alan, son, Larry Higgins, daughter, Susan Mosley Couture and brother, Robert Arnold.
Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the time of service. To express online condolences, please visit: www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17, 2018.

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Michele Smith

February 2, 2018

Hi. I had Mrs. Higgins for kindergarten at Walker School. She was a kind person and wonderful teacher! Prayers for your family.

January 17, 2018

Diane,

I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. She was a wonderful lady! Stephanie loved her as her kindergarten teacher! Keep her memories tucked inside your heart, she will be with you always!!

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debi (Bowers)Sutton

January 16, 2018

Diane,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Laura Fromm

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