April 23, 1937 - Nov. 21, 2012
ELKHART — The Rev. Betty L. Higgins, 75, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart.
She was born April 23, 1937, in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, to Clinton and Thelma (Murch) Higgins.
Survivors include a son, Frank (Sandy) McKusick of Cambridge, Minn.; two daughters, Pam (Jim) Wood of Elkhart and Kathleen (Ivan Sam) Martin of Waterville, Maine; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Betty was a 1988 graduate of Bangor Theological Seminary in Bangor, Maine, where she received a Master of Divinity degree.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Bangor.
Betty was a gifted musician and enjoyed playing music for many years. In addition to being a published author, she enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Memorial services are at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at Grace United Methodist Church, 193 Union Street, Bangor, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church.
Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, is entrusted with arrangements.