Mary Cecilia Higgins, age 62, of North Platte passed away June 19, 2018 at the University Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha.

Mary was born on December 6, 1955 in Henderson, Kentucky to Ulysses and Georgene (Heitkotter) Carlini.  Mary grew up in North Platte, graduating with the St. Patrick’s Catholic High School class of 1974.

She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church where she was a cantor.  Mary worked at several daycares where she loved children, taking care of infants and toddlers.  Mary had a great sense of humor.  Even until her last breath, she remained positive, never complaining, while living out her fauth.

Survivors include her children, Sonya (Mario) Cloud of Corpus Christi, Texas, Francis Higgins of Kenesaw, Nebraska, and Nikita (Wesley) White of North Platte; mother, Georgene Carlini of North Platte; grandchild, Kyla Cloud; siblings, Theresa (Christopher) Carson of Green Brook, NJ, Gregory (Jodi) Carlini of Woodbury, MN, Judy (Saeed) Ahmadian of Houston, TX, John (Shari) Carlini of Lincoln, NE, Claudia Carlini of Lebanon, KS, Ulysses Jr. (Diane) Carlini of Panama City Beach, FL, and Lewys (Holly) Carlini of North Platte, NE; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her father; sister-in-law, Verna; and  niece, Sitara.

Memorials may be made in her name.

Christian Wake services will be 7:00 p.m. Friday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Josh Brown as celebrant.  Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be noon – 5:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.