Eva Lucas Higgins
Eva Lucas Higgins, age 97, of the Sunset Home, died on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in the Home. She was born on January 17, 1921 in Macon County, MO the daughter of Hughie Lucas and Fannie (Lunsford) Lucas. She married Donald W. Higgins on April 22, 1948 in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Quincy. He preceded her in death on January 8, 2002.
Mrs. Higgins worked for the International Shoe Factory and Moorman Manufacturing Co. for many years until her retirement in April of 1985. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Eva was preceded in death by all of her siblings: Velma Oberto, Opal Moehle, Edna Beck, Floyd, Alvin, Stephen, John and Jimmy Lucas.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 until the time of the services at 11:00. Memorials may be made to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice.
My sympathies to all of you who were the family and friends of Eva. I’ve known her for most of the 9 years I’ve been at St. Francis. I’ve given here Communion monthly when she was at the Senior Center and then at Sunset Home. Her faith meant a lot to her. She was a very sweet lady. May she rest in the loving arms of our Lord.
In my previous note I forgot to add that I am sorry I will not be able to attend Eva’s funeral. I’ll be busy with another one at the same time. She will be in my prayers. Fr. Don
Aunt Eva, such a kind loving special lady. So many loving memories. Your all together now. Rest in peace. We love you.
Mrs Higgins was one of our great cooks when I worked at MoorMan’s. Such a nice soft spoken women. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
The Higgins were a fine family to know. Many talks with Don over the years of his times in St. Rose parish.
Requiem pace.