Betty Jane Higgins Till, 92, born in Birmingham on October 13, 1926, and a longtime resident of Vestavia and Hoover, died on February 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis H. Till, Jr.; her parents, Ola W. and Walter P. Higgins; and her brother, Walter P. Higgins, Jr.
She graduated from Ensley High School and attended the University of Alabama, graduating in political science in the late 1940s. She was a member of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church for over 40 years. A longtime volunteer at Children's Hospital, she was active in Hoover community groups such as the New Horizons and the Songbirds, as well as volunteering at the Hoover Public Library. She is survived by her three children, all of Birmingham, Sandra Till Baggett (Mark), Cindi Till Church (John) of Birmingham, and Ellis H. Till III (Debra) ; her nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, numerous nieces , nephews, and extended family. The family is grateful for the loving care provided by numerous caregivers, especially Jackie Rogers, Carolyn Branch and Monica McCord.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday February 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Vestavia Hills Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Betty may be made to Alzheimer's of Central Alabama (https://alzca.org) or to the Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35216.
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