Mary Jean Higgins

She was a graduate of Jefferson High School and was enrolled in nursing school at the University of Texas when she met and married her beloved husband of nearly 50 years, Arthur Blanchard Higgins.

Through the years she followed him through a career of retail sales and management in Texas and Oklahoma, which included owning their own toy store. Wherever they lived, Mary Jean and Arthur fully involved themselves in their community.

Upon their return to San Antonio in 1984, Mary Jean became an active member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church working in it's Green Door thrift shop as well as being an active member of the Daughters of the King and the St. Francis Guilds, up until the time of her passing.

She was also active in the San Antonio Conservation Society.

Mary Jean will be remembered for her love of all people but especially her interest in younger generations.

She is predeceased by her husband Arthur, her sister Rachel Buzzini, and her niece Barbara Jean Buzzini.

She is survived by her nephew, Walter J. Buzzini III and his wife, Minnette. Mary Jean is also survived by her great nephews, Walter J. Buzzini IV and Byron London Buzzini, their wives Katherine and Bess and her great great nephews, Walt, Courtlandt and Wills. Her housekeeper, caregiver and dear friend Bertha Sixtos also held a special place in her heart.

Her family wishes to express their gratitude to members of Saint Luke's Episcopal Church for their love and support, especially Yvonne Webbles, Alyne Woodring, Bob Alexander and far too many others to name here.

Her friend Nora Gill of the Conservation Society also deserves special mention.

Memorials in Mary Jean's honor may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, the San Antonio Conservation Society or a charity of your choice.