Mary L. Higgins

January 5, 1941 - December 9, 2021

Mary L. Higgins, age 80 of Mentor, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at UH TriPoint Medical Center. She was born January 5, 1941 in Zainesville, Ohio. Mary grew up in Lakewood, Ohio before graduating with a Bachelors of Education degree from Miami University, where she met her husband of 51 years, Terrence Higgins. She then taught in Kenosha, Wisconsin and the Cleveland Public Schools. She loved being a Mom and Grandma, gardening, art, nature, and playing card games, especially bridge, with her friends. Survivors include her children, Kerri Higgins and John (Cynthia) Higgins; and grandchildren, Colleen, Abbie, and Emily Higgins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Terrence; and parents, Dr. John and Mary Lazzari. The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Inurnment will be in Concord Twp. Cemetery. Contributions may be made in memory of Mary to Asa’s Angels at www.asasangels.com. Send flowers and offer condolences at www.brunners.com.