Resident of Park Forest passed away peacefully in her home, Sunday, April 29, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of James E. Higgins, Sr.; loving mother of Dolores "Dawn" (Nathaniel) Compton, James E. Higgins, Jr. and Angela (Raymond) Thuma; dearest grandmother of Kyle Byrne and Benjamin Thuma; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at Skyline Memorial Park Cemetery, Monee, IL In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Cancer Society 17060 South Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park, IL 60477 would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home 50 Westwood Drive, Park Forest. IL For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 708-747-3700 or www.lain-sullivan.com. Services Gathering of Family and Friends Saturday May 5, 2018 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Skyline Memorial Park Govenors Hwy & Cicero Ave. Monee,, IL 60449 Funeral Service Saturday May 5, 2018 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM Skyline Memorial Park Govenors Hwy & Cicero Ave. Monee,, IL 60449 Interment Private Skyline Memorial Park Govenors Hwy & Cicero Ave. Monee,, IL 60449