SUSAN ROSALIE HIGGINS

Susan Rosalie Higgins, 87, of Williamsport, MD passed away peacefully at her home on November 30, 2023. Born on September 25, 1936, in Mercersburg, PA, Susan was the youngest daughter of the late Clarence Leslie Lowans, and Mary Catherine (Amsley) Lowans.

She spent her childhood years in the Mercersburg, PA area, and most of her adult life in Williamsport, MD. Susan was employed in many different jobs throughout her lifetime, including the Rosen’s Department Store in downtown Hagerstown, Angstrohm Precision, and the Dressbarn at the Centre in Hagerstown, MD. She worked until the age of 74. Susan was an excellent seamstress, and enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting in her spare time. She loved to cook big holiday meals for her family, and will be remembered for her delicious, buttered turkey and other holiday favorites. She dearly loved her family, especially her wonderful husband Bob.

Susan is survived by her sons Jerry Lowans and his wife Sharon of Martinsburg, WV; Douglas Higgins and his wife Kay of Williamsport, MD; daughter Janelle Golden and her husband Brett of Clear Spring, MD; stepson, Robert L. Higgins, Jr. and his wife Lynley of Hagerstown, MD; and stepbrother Charles Mills and his wife Dorcas of Funkstown, MD. She is also survived by many amazing grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert L. Higgins, Sr., whom she married on March 12th of 1954; a stepson, David M. Higgins II; six sisters and five brothers; a stepbrother James Mills, and a stepsister, Rebecca; her stepmother, Mary Viola (Richardson) Lowans; two daughters-in-law; and a precious granddaughter, Jessica Golden.

A private committal service will be held for the immediate family at the Greenlawn Memorial Park in Williamsport, MD with Dr. Ray Robertson officiating. Susan’s arrangements have been entrusted to J.L. Davis Funeral Home of Smithsburg, MD. Online condolences can be offered at www.jldavisfh.com.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Hospice of Washington County staff for the compassionate end of life care they provided for Susan when she needed it the most. Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Washington County in her honor at 1710 Underpass Way, Suite 300, Hagerstown, MD 21740.