Mrs. Annie Lee Higgins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

****NOTE: Visitation & Funeral Service Times and Location Listed Below****Full Obituary will be available soon Mrs. Annie Lee Higgins was born January 3, 1942 to Mack and Eliza Russell in Greenwood Mississippi, MS. Annie confessed her life to Christ at an early age. The family relocated to Kalamazoo, Michigan where she later met and married the late Neal Higgins Sr. in 1959. They remained as one until his death May 6, 1993. In 1983, she retired from Upjohn Nursing Home after rendering 30 years of service. She was employed at Oshtemo Child Care and also worked part-time for Bronson Hospital for many years. Ms. Annie enjoyed cooking, walking and volunteering. She was known as a thoughtful and kind-hearted person to most. Ms. Annie never met a stranger that did not take to her. Ms. Annie is preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Eliza Russell, siblings, Elder Mack Russell Jr., Charles Russell, Fred Russell, Lily Mae Hill, Geraldine Arnold and John Russell. Also, best friend Minnie Williams. She leaves to cherish her memories, three children, Neal Jr (Barbara) Higgins of Kalamazoo, MI; Charles (Simonna) Higgins of Atlanta Georgia; and Darnell Higgins of Kalamazoo, MI; 9 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; siblings, Minister Floyd (Joyce) Russell of Atlanta Georgia; Benny (Sherri) Russell of Kalamazoo; three beloved children she helped raise: Micheal McKinley, Terrance Arnold and Ashely Arnold all of Kalamazoo MI; god-daughter and niece Maxine Jones of Atlanta, GA. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; along with close and special friends: Rose Mitchell of Atlanta Georgia; Ruby Anderson of Kalamazoo, MI; Mother Robinson of Kalamazoo, MI; Betty Robinson of Kalamazoo, MI; Mattie Fields of Kalamazoo MI; Josephine Sudduth of Kalamazoo, MI and special friend/daughter, Juyla Bell; special church family, Tabernacle Church of God and Christ and her Pastor Elder Charles and First Lady Fannie Charles. Ms. Annie had some special caregivers in time of need, Fountain View Assisted Living, Rose Arbor Hospice Care. Also, loving care givers, Janet Gardner and Janet White.

Mrs. Annie Lee Higgins

January 3, 1942 - February 6, 2020