Born October 31, 1923, Helen is preceded in death by parents William and Katherine Nicholson and beloved late husband, John T. “Jack” Higgins.
Helen possessed such a sincere spirit of giving as evidenced through her volunteer work at Baptist Hospital and countless Catholic organizations, and she became an inspiration to everyone who’s lives she touched. She epitomized grace and Christian kindness to the countless friends, family and extended family who’s lives grew more enriched for having known her.
Helen is survived by son Patrick John Higgins and daughter-in-law Patti Higgins of Atlanta, Georgia; special family friend, Lori Plotz, who assisted greatly with Helen’s care; and life long family friend and sister in Christ, Josephine Priappi.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:30am, Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 742 Arlington Rd N., Jacksonville. The family will receive friends at the church from 10-10:30am. Interment will follow at Chapel Hills Memory Gardens. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hardage-giddenschapelhills.com
Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home, 850 St. Johns Bluff Rd N, Jacksonville.