Obituary of Amy M. Higgins
Amy Michelle Higgins, a beacon of love and laughter, embarked on her ultimate journey on July 20, 2025, at the age of 44, in Midland, Michigan. Born on the sunny day of May 5, 1981, in Madison, Indiana, she grew up with a sparkle in her eye and a sketchpad in her hand, always ready to capture the world with her creative spirit.
Amy's life was a vibrant tapestry woven with the threads of family, humor, and artistry. After graduating from Carroll County High School in 1999, she channeled her caring nature into her work as a Certified Nursing Assistant, where she not only tended to the needs of others but also brought joy and genuine belly laughs to those she cared for. Known for her impeccable comic timing, Amy could lighten the mood of any room with just a wink and a smile.
Behind the scenes of her comedic exterior, Amy cultivated a garden of love with her beloved husband, Benjamin Higgins, and planted the seeds of humor and compassion in their children, Olivya and Devin. Her son, Jeffery Shields, and daughter-in-law, Danielle, blessed her with the role of "Grammy" to her cherished granddaughter, Leilah, who became the apple of her eye and her favorite new audience.
Amy was preceded in stage exits by her father, Steven Keller, and her brother, Christopher Keller, as well as her grandparents who set the stage for her remarkable life. She leaves behind a loving encore with her mother, Jacqueline Moorman, her stepfather, Daniel Moorman, her brothers Marcus Keller, Jordan Keller, her nephews Joshua Keller, Jamal Keller, her niece Kitana Keller, her aunt's, uncle's, cousin's and the hearts of many friends and fans who were touched by her laughter and warmth.
Her artistic talents were not confined to the canvas, as Amy painted her life with broad strokes of thoughtfulness and care. In her everyday interactions, she demonstrated that laughter could be the most enduring form of love. She had a knack for turning the mundane into the magical, finding humor in the tiniest of details, and spreading cheer as if it were confetti at a never-ending party.
Amy's life story would not be complete without mentioning her ability to turn a phrase or a situation on its head, leaving everyone around her chuckling and bright-eyed. She was the master of light-hearted mischief, often reminding us that life is too important to be taken seriously.
As we bid farewell to Amy, let's honor her legacy by embracing the joys of life with the same exuberance she had. Let's draw on her memory to create laughter in the face of adversity, and let's hold our loved ones a little tighter, the way she would have wanted.
Amy Michelle Higgins may have left the stage of life, but her encore will resonate in the laughter she left behind – a timeless reminder that sometimes, the most profound wisdom comes wrapped in a giggle. Her final curtain call may have come, but her memory will forever live on as a beautiful, uproarious symphony of joy and kindness.
