Mrs. Reba Higgins

Mrs. Reba Louise Higgins, age 75, resident of De Queen, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in De Queen.

She was born to Winston and Christine Wright Higgins on January 31, 1944 in De Queen, Arkansas. She married the only man she would ever love, James Russell Higgins, on August 4, 1967. She was a graduate of the Gillham High School and worked as a Park Attendant for the United States Corp of Engineers. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church and enjoyed photography, especially being able to photograph the wildlife. She also enjoyed seeing the visitors of the Cossatot Reefs State Park and handing out candy to the children. Most of all, she cherished the time spent with her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of over 36 years, Russell Higgins; two grandchildren, Haylee Higgins and Chris Parker;  one brother, C.W. Higgins, Jr., and a step-son, Guy Higgins.

She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons, Darren Higgins and his wife Bobbi of De Queen and Windell Higgins of Conway, Arkansas; five step-children, Cindy Lewis and her husband Bryan of Salt Lake City, Utah, Christina Higgins of De Queen, Twila Wolford and her husband Danny, also of De Queen, and James Higgins; two foster daughters, Gena Mahler and her husband Brad and Tracy Tomlinson; 25 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Regina Johnson of De Queen. Reba did not have friends. If you knew her, you were family. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and a host of other family.

Memorial Services for Mrs. Reba Higgins will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 14, 2019 in the First Baptist Church of De Queen, with Jerry Taylor officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.