Mary H. Beaven

Dr. Mary Higginbotham Beaven, 78, of Teaneck, New Jersey, formerly of Kenilworth, Illinois, July 18, 2015. Mary taught English at New Trier High School, Waters High School as well as Carleton Washburn, all in Illinois. Following her masters and doctorate from Northwestern University, she taught at Northwestern University, Indiana University, University of Massachusetts, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mary’s career concluded as the Master of Business Administration program director at Fairleigh University. She was regularly published, received much recognition for her pioneering works. She was a fighter on behalf of all who faced injustice. Mary was an opera and ballet lover, enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and had a wonderful smile that would light up a room. Survivors include her sons, Mark Beaven of Los Angeles, CA and Carey Beaven of Roswell, GA; daughter-in-law and grandson, Suzanne Beaven and Chase Beaven of Roswell, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles F. and Sophia Marie (Flentye) Higginbotham and her brother, James M. Higginbotham. Live, love, lead. Funeral Service Thursday, July 23, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Kenilworth Union Church, 211 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, Illinois, 60043. In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to The Jewish Home at Home, 10 Link Drive, Rockleigh, New Jersey, 07647. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Illinois. 847-251-8200