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Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 11 a.m. until time of service on Friday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Peggy J. Higgins, age 74, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015, at her home in Rinard.
Peggy was born March 26, 1940 in Hiram, MO to Bryan and Mary (Hedrick) Bell. She married Bob Kyburz in 1962. She later married Ben Higgins on June 14, 1982 in Rinard. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1998. Peggy worked as a waitress at several area restaurants, including the Ranch Steakhouse, and was of the Baptist faith. Peggy, lovingly referred to as “Mamaw”, adored her granddaughters. She enjoyed talking to everyone and you could always count her in when playing cards with family and at family events.
She is survived by her daughters: Sheryl (Dave) Brant of Cisne and Jana (Brad) Mugrage of Rinard; 2 granddaughters: Kacy Jo Mugrage of Flora and Lexi Jo Brant of Cisne; great-granddaughter: Shea Jones; 4 sisters: Ruth Cantrell of St. Louis, MO, and Shirley Durham, Sue (Larry) Kurtenbach, and Faye (John) Baker all of Chatsworth; 5 brothers: Jim Bell of Bloomington, Larry (Cindy) Bell of Forrest, Gary Bell of Chatsworth, Darrell (Tanya) Bell of Chatsworth, and Jerry (Linda) Bell of Advance, MO; along with several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 brothers: Gene and Ivan Bell, 2 sisters: Brenda Bell and Verna Humphrey, and a niece: Connie Emberton.
A funeral service for Peggy Higgins will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with visitation starting at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a condolence, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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Sheryl - praying for you and your family. Remember Peggy back in the days at the Ranch. She always had a smile and she made you feel like you were the only one she was waiting.
Sheryl and family and Jana and family--- Mama Peg was such a great lady. She fought a great fight. My heart and prayers are with all of you. Love you guys.
Your mom was a pretty special lady. I always enjoyed talking to her when I saw her. Sending thought and prayers to all of you.
Our hearts are breaking for you...we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss Peg was a wonderful lady always loved being around her,, God bless you all.. .
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Peggy was a sweet lady with a smile and a big hug for everyone who knew her. She will be missed by all who knew her. If you girls need anything at all don't hesitate to give us a call.
I am so sorry to hear of Peggy passing. I love to hear her laugh and when we would see each other , of course we would have to hug. Peggy was always so proud of her daughters and her granddaughters.
Praying for the family; sorry for your loss. She was a great person and I loved her attitude and smile!
My Heart and Prayers go out for the family, Peggy was a good person always loved her smile>
Jana & Sheryl, thinking of you girls & your families! Your Mom was a wonderful person & fun to be with! I have some great memories of her many years back! Both of you & your families are in my thoughts & prayers!! Love you both!!
Thinking of you, Jana and Sheryl, and your family. Peggy never failed to say hello or get a laugh out of me. I'll miss her wit and wisdom. Keeping everyone in my prayers as you go through this time of loss. God Bless.
Cheryl,Jana so sorry to hear of your Mother,s passing She will be remembered as a kind loving person,a good mom and grandmother ,
Jana and Sheryl you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have alot of good memories of your mom and you girls. I always enjoyed coming down south to see you guys and your mom, which I will cherish forever. She will be greatly missed. Love to all of you
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Lots of memories from days gone by. We had a lot of fun together in our younger days. Loved her lots! Hugs to you Jana & Sheryl...love you too!
Sorry for your loss Sheryl & Jana & family. Prayers & comfort to you all.
Love and prayers to Sheryl Jana and their families...it is never easy to say good bye..just remember she is free of pain. Love you both.
We will miss her spark and humor, but Mamaw will live on in our hearts. I have never known a grandmother closer to her grandchildren than Peggy and her girls.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Sheryl and Jana and their family. We love you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
To all the family member my Love and sympathy.
Jana sorry for the loss of your mother. She was such a sweet heart. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss, and will be praying for your family throughout this difficult time.
Sheryl and Jana. Sorry for your. Loss Your mother. Was a sweet. Lady Cherish. Her memories. Our thought and prayers. To both of you and your family
Jana and Sheryl, We are so very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Know that you are both in our thoughts and prayers, as always. We wish could be there for you both, and the girls as well. Sending love, wishing you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. And an abundance of love. Cale, Yvonne and Aali
Just SEEN ABOUT PEGGY..MY CONDOLENCS SHE WAS A PISTOL... HAD ALOT OF FUN OVER THE YEARS. BACK IN THE 70/80s WITH PEG..SO SORRY...PRAYERS. TO THE. FAMILY..
Sorry to see you go Peggy. You will be missed. But you touched so many hearts and you will forever remain in those hearts.may you rest peacefully in Gods hands now.
Jana & Cheryl my heart & prayers go out to you & your families... I have a few of those pictures here at home.. Many FUN MEMORIES... But she isn't suffering and at a way better place... I bet my "DJ" has already told her millions of jokes... Death leaves a heartache no one can heal... Love leaves a memory no one can steal...
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