OBITUARY
Gloria Jean Higgins
August 4, 1943 – May 3, 2016
Gloria Jean Higgins – 72
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.
Services
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Celebration of Life Service
Thursday, May 12, 2016
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Interment in Final Resting Place
Thursday, May 12, 2016
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Reception
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Memories
Gloria Jean Higgins
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ADD A MEMORYBill and Mary Horton
May 18, 2016
Gloria how we will miss you but we rejoice that you are with your Lord and Savior. Norman and kids we love you and you all are in our prayers.
Bill and Mary
Ron, Judy Arko
May 15, 2016
Our hearts go out to you all. Gloria brought gladness to my heart every time we were together. We will miss her very much. Prayers for all.
Camille Hess-Lewis
May 12, 2016
Dear, precious friend - in heaven. Much loved here, even more loved there! Norman and children - you are in our hearts and prayers! Camille and Leroy Lewis, New Testament Baptist Church, Pantego, Texas.
Jim & Dot FOSTER
May 12, 2016
I remember the good times and bad times we had in language school. It was refreshing to know and visit with Gloria. We WILL see her in glory.
Carlos Vega
May 12, 2016
My biggest condolences to all the family, I send all my love.
Lisa Freitag
May 12, 2016
I'm so thankful to know you're with our Loving God!! I will see you soon !!
May 11, 2016
Dear Bro. Higgins,
We never met your wife but it was an honor to meet you when came to Beavercreek, Ohio. We are so sorry about your loss. May the Lord give you peace that only He can give and give you grace through the days ahead. We can only imagine the crowns that she has waiting for her because of the work you did in Mexico! How many precious souls will meet her in heaven and say "Thank you for telling us about the Lord"! Only the Lord knows! You are in our prayers! God bless and keep you.
Bro. & Sis Keen
Victory Baptist Church
Beavercreek, Ohio 45432
May 11, 2016
Tommy and I will forever be grateful for our friend, Gloria. She truly was a sweet champion in God's service. She will be missed but not forgotten.
Linda Raley (WBF Mission Office, Arlington, Texas)
Alton Higgins
May 11, 2016
Brother Norman, We share your feeling of loss at the passing of your long-time partner and my Sister-In-Law, in our adventure though our earth-bound life time. We wish we all lived closer together, so we could have shared mutual "adventures", but we know that Gloria is now in a much more friendly and welcoming life.
Your brother, Alton
Neal
May 11, 2016
Bro. Higgins,
We are so honored to be a part of you and your families life. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your family through prayer and support. Gloria will most definitely be missed. May God continue to use you and strengthen you for His glory.
John and Carol Crawford
May 11, 2016
Dear Norm,
I will miss her sweet smile and big hug each time we met. God has used you both to bless so many with your service to Him. I know when she reached heaven God said Well done thy good and faithful servant"
You and the family will remain in our prayers.
Dan Dufresne
May 11, 2016
Dear norm, what an honor it was to know Mrs. Gloria. The smile she carried when we there, the huge hug she gave my family the first time they met. A true example of what a woman of God is. If there ever anything I can help you with please let us know.
Gloria Hendershot
May 11, 2016
Dear Norm and family, Today My words are hard to find to truly say what my heart feels. Gloria was a one of a kind lady! Someone I will never forget! My prayers are with you as you say your goodbyes and then each day after as you continue on without her. But I know you know she is well again and so alive!!!! Seeing her one day again, will be so precious! I love you all and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Gloria Hendershot
Mike Whitaker
May 11, 2016
Pastor Norm,
You and Ms. Gloria have meant the world to us and been a huge blessing to us. Thank you for allowing us to help you at El Camino, thanks for your putting us up during those trips and for caring for us the way you did. What a servant Ms. Gloria was!
Larry Sarah Freitag
May 11, 2016
Norman , AKA Dad
We love you and pray with you with the hope and peace of God during this time of grief, Mom you will always be with me in my heart and soul Sassy.
Bob Walker
May 11, 2016
From The Walker Family with love and sympathy, your fellow laborers
Bill and Sharon Smith
May 7, 2016
Dear Norman and family,
You have our sympathy. It has been a very long time since our paths have crossed but we remember the good times we had when we were with you both. We are missionaries in Brazil. We will be praying for you and your family at this time. God bless.
Debbie Henderson Barth
May 6, 2016
Norman my prayers are with you and the family. You and Mrs. Gloria were like family and although we miss loved ones we can rejoice and feel comfort in knowing she is with our
Lord. Please give Danny, David and Christy my love.
BORIS MATERNE
May 5, 2016
Norm: God bless you Norman, David, Danny and Cristy. We love you all and will be praying for you during this time of remembering your wife and mom. We loved Gloria and will see her soon in heaven where we all will walk down the streets of Gold together with Jesus, Glory!
Boris & Judy
Jason Divens
May 5, 2016
We thank God for Gloria's faithful service to King Jesus and continue to pray for grace and comfort for her family during this time.
Pastor Jase Divens
Campbellsville Baptist Temple
Campbellsville, Kentucky