Dover-Foxcroft - Jenny Mae Higgins, 48, passed peacefully into the arms of her loving Savior on April 2, 2024, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. She was born on November 17, 1975, in Dover-Foxcroft to Lawrence E. Higgins and Evelyn B. (Huntington) Higgins. Jenny graduated from Foxcroft Academy, Class of 1996.

Jenny was predeceased by her parents; her sisters, Karen Lynn Higgins, and Barbara Thompson; and her brother, Neil Higgins. She is survived by her sisters, Justina (Michael) Scarberry, Cynthia (Stephen) Hudson, Denise Higgins, and Susan Campbellton. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Jenny had many wonderful friends throughout her life.

Jenny Mae was a faithful member of the Dover-Foxcroft Church of the Nazarene and was dearly loved by her faith community. She was a great prayer warrior and was diligent in praying for others.

Special thanks to Kathy Ryder for the outstanding care she provided for Jenny during these past nine years. Jenny loved Kathy and Kathy loved Jenny. They lived a life of pure joy together. Kathy’s entire family became Jenny’s “adopted” family. Also special thanks to Brittany and Cassandra Ryder and Karen and Russell LaBlanc for providing caregiving assistance when needed.

Thank you to the people of Penquis Day Program and Momentum for the exceptional support and care provided to Jenny through the years. Jenny loved Special Olympics, going to Camp, shopping, coloring, puzzles, music and especially people. She knew no strangers - only friends she hadn’t met.

Visitation will be held at 1 pm with the funeral service following at 2 pm on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jenny Mae’s memory to Special Olympics- Maine, 525 Main Street, Unit D, South Portland, ME 04106. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home. Messages of condolence may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.