Obituary of Mona B. Higley

Mona B. Higley, 77, of Tanglewood Manor, formerly of 68 Water St. Jamestown, died at 12:32 a.m. Monday (May 21, 2012) in WCA Hospital. She was born March 3, 1935 in Forest County, PA the daughter of the late Ross and Grace Baunn Barr. Mona was a member of the Salvation Army Home League where she made quilts and was a bell ringer for the holiday kettles. She also volunteered at the Salvation Army Thrift Store and at St. Susan's Soup Kitchen. She enjoyed playing BINGO at various clubs, drawing, and listening to music while living at Tanglewood. Surviving are three sons, Gerald R. Higley of Falconer; James H. Higley of Dunkirk; John W. Higley of Jamestown; three daughters, Nametta B. (William) Schroder of NC; Martha Y. Higley (fianc Troy Rosier) of Jamestown; Grace M. Rosier of Jamestown; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a brother, Edwin Barr of Jamestown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald L. Higley whom she married August 24, 1953 and who died July 26, 1988; an infant sister, June Barr; and four brothers, Ernest, Clifford, Calvin, and Elton Barr. There will be no funeral service or visitation observed. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, NY 14701.