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
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Alberta Kizer sent Beautiful Dreams for Dorothy Mae Higgins - February 05, 2026
Tonja A Dupree sent The Peace Lily for Dorothy Mae Higgins - February 02, 2026
Through all the time and years! The LOVE has always been there! Form me growing up as a child, we became family, everyone knew where my heart stood and it never failed! I will always Love each and everyone! I became a Higgins long before my name change!And rest assured she is made whole again!! Loving you Always! Essie
Big Momma you were a beautiful soul whose love, strength, and wisdom touched so many. Your legacy will forever live on through the memories you created and the lives you impacted. I will miss hearing that voice when you'd call to talk to Cortney. Sending prayers for comfort, peace, and healing to the entire family. Love you all🙏🏽🕊️
My condolences to the Higgins family. I remember so well when Ms. Dorothy would visit Lillie and come by my house, sitting at my kitchen table. We talked about everything and laughed so much. Rest in peace, my friend. Much love, Roxann
Dear Family: Words alone cannot convey what's in our hearts. Sending thoughts, prayers and love as you celebrate the life and love of Aunt Dorothy. She truly was an exceptional mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. May the fond memories you shared bring hope and a smile as she Rests In Paradise. Love eternal Dwight, Dale (Harold), late Gerrie, Carl (Sheryl) and family
Rest in peace Aunt Dorothy, your presence will be missed at Bethel Towers🕊️🌹🙏
May your hearts received strength and comfort as God gently walks besides. Thanking God for Mother Higgins life and love, thats still within our hearts. 🙏
Auntie Pearl, Auntie Joyce, Auntie Sandra, Mom Barbara, Auntie Kay, Auntie Marie, Uncle Kevin, Uncle Lee. I love y'all dearly and through this hard time I just wanna say we all in this together all our hearts are aching 💔❤️ but my big mama is in a better place Hugs and plenty of love
The memory I share of my mom is she was the definition of the word "MOM" to me , she gave me guidance , she gave me knowledge , she gave me Love and she gave me structure. She was all of that for me and to many others. I love you sweet lady and will miss everything about you... Rest well
To The Children of Dorothy Mae Higgins,
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:1-2, 27
We are keeping you all in our thoughts and uplifted in our prayers. May God's perfect peace and divine presence abide with each of you now and in the days ahead. We look to God to comfort you in every way! Allow His power and strength to hold you and His abundant grace to sustain you. God bless you all!
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