Virginia "Ginny" Higgins

 Virginia “Ginny” Higgins, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Heritage House of Shelbyville.

  She was born July 16, 1931 in Shelby County to Bernard Jeffries and Isabelle (McColley) Jeffries.

 Ginny lived in Shelby County her entire life.  She graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1950.

  Ginny held various positions while employed with Farmer’s National Bank for 28 ½ years and at Shelby National Bank for 5 ½ years, before retiring in 1984.

  Ginny was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Women of the Moose, and Auxiliary of the American Legion, VFW Auxiliary and St. Anne’s Alter Society.

  She married John V. “Jack” Higgins on June 2, 1954 and he preceded her in death on February 2, 2018.

  Ginny is survived by several nieces and nephews including, Karen (Mike) LeBrun, Susan (Todd) Hill, Sara (Alan) Davis; great-nephew, Shane Hill, and step-great-nephew, Alex Davis.

  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother and 3 sisters.

  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

 Funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Father Mike Keucher officiating.

  Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a special charity in care of the funeral home.

  Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Ginny’s family.

  Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.