Cynthia Ann Higgins

Cynthia “Cindy” Higgins, age 70, passed away peacefully October 26, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 7, 1953, in Smith Center, Kansas, to Don and Cleo Hooper, both of whom predeceased her. She was married to Gregory “Greg” Higgins, who also preceded her in death. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Levi and Emily Higgins of El Dorado, Kansas; her daughter and son-in-law, Emily Higgins Smith and Greg Smith of Andover KS; her grandchildren, Calyn, Lakynn, Peyton, and Taytum Smith, Chase and Taylor Higgins; along with a host of other family and friends.Cindy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, decorating for the seasons, floating in her backyard pool (which she generously shared with family and friends), playing cards, taking trips with her cousin, Cheryl Muck (who grew up with Cindy and was like a sister to her), staying abreast of current events via televised newscasts, and watching Hallmark movies with the proverbial happy ending. Most of all, she relished time spent with family. Cindy worked in radiology at Via Christi for 47 years where she made many lifelong friends, retiring in 2019 as the manager of radiology.The family is planning a celebration of life on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 2:00 pm, at the Higgins' Home, 1 E. Hawthorne, Wichita, KS 67206.Memorial contributions may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, P.O Box 32141, New York NY 10087-2141 or to the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N Hillside, Wichita, Ks 67219.Downing & Lahey Mortuary-East Chapel is in charge of arrangements.