MARY HIGBY

Her life began October 22, 1940 in Lehigh, Iowa, one of nine children born to Merle and Alberta Runyon. She married Thomas Dal Higby December 11, 1959 in Lehigh, Iowa. After more than forty-six years of marriage, he preceded her in death July 18, 2006.

Mary will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by two daughters, Melody (Tom) Goodrich, Cheri (Archie) Wooley; four grandsons, Thomas Goodrich, Aaron Goodrich, Brandon Johnson, Isiah Johnson; five brothers, Richard (Phyllis) Runyon, Bruce Runyon, Gary (Georgia) Runyon, Ron Runyon, Dean (Sue) Runyon; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Duane Runyon; two sisters, Judy Runyon and Beverly Axford.

Mrs. Higby’s remains will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband in Lehigh, Iowa.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Mary be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, 564 South Main Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel in Cassopolis. Please share a memory or leave a message online: wagnercares.com.