Of Buffalo, NY, February 9, 2003, beloved wife of the late Gordon Higgins; loving mother of Sr. Mary Grace Higgins, D.C. and the late Richard (Alice) Higgins; dear sister of the late Alfred and Frederick Fletcher; cherished grandmother of Lt. Col. Nancy, Richard Higgins, Maureen Telles, Gregory, Patrick Higgins; great-grandmother of Lindsey, Shawna, Colin, Christopher, Timothy Higgins and Lawrence Telles. The family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7- 9 PM at the RAY O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave., where funeral will be held Saturday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ambrose Church at 9:30. Mrs. Higgins was a member of St. Ambrose Senior Citizens and Ladies of Charity. Interment in Eden Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.com