Dorothy Mae Higgins, age 91, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on January 22, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 29, 1934, in Byhalia, Mississippi, to Lucious and Pearl Kizer Liggins. Dorothy was married to her beloved husband, William Higgins Jr., in 1954. Dorothy leaves behind eight children: Lillie Price; Joyce Ann Curry; Barbara Jean Johnson (Calvin); Lee Higgins (Lori-Jo); Linda Kaye Higgins (Charles); Sandra Lynn Loggins (Patrick); Kevin Higgins (Angela); and Karen Marie Higgins-Dukes (James); thirteen grandchildren; and two siblings, Linda Braggs and Arthur Liggins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucious and Pearl Kizer Liggins; her husband, William Higgins Jr.; and her daughter, Connie Hullett. All services will be held at R.S. Lewis and Sons Funeral Home, 3651 Austin Peay Hwy, Memphis, TN 38128. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 12:00noon.

Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery 5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119

Funeral

Feb

7

R.S. Lewis and Sons Funeral Homes (Austin Peay)

3651 Austin Peay Hwy.
Memphis, TN 38128

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM