Gloria passed away in Chula Vista, CA on May 3rd 2016 at the age of 72. She was born August 4th, 1943 in Oklahoma, married Norman Higgins on December 12, 1960. Gloria is survived by her husband, Norman Higgins, sons David & Daniel Higgins and daughter, Christie Velez, her grandchildren, Isabella & Gregory Velez, her honorary grandchildren she cared for, Aaron & Adriana Ramirez and Reamelo Trapp, and many more loving family and friends. Gloria was preceded in death by her siblings, Billy Baldridge, JB Baldridge, Imogene Fisher, Fredia Shipman, Bobby Baldridge, Lenora Roberts, Delores Roberts, & David Baldridge.
Gloria was a devout Christian, and enjoyed spending time cooking and decorating her home Her hobbies included crafts. She had the brightest smile, the most giving nature and was the matriarch of her family. She was known by all that loved her as generous, compassionate, and most importantly an amazing wife, mother, aunt and grandmother.
Join us to celebrate Gloria’s life on Thursday, May 12th at 11am at Glen Abbey’s Chapel of Roses, followed by interment and a family reception at Glen Abbey’s Little Lodge. Please feel free to bring your favorite dish to share at the reception. \
Glen Abbey Memorial Park 3838 Bonita Rd., Bonita, CA 91902. Visit www.glenabbeysandiego.com to share a story and/or message with the Higgins family in their time of need. Simply click on Gloria’s name on the right hand side of the webpage.
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