Shawna Jo Higgins

Shawna Jo Higgins, 50, earned her heavenly reward on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on August 1, 1975, in Cynthiana, KY, Shawna was the beloved daughter of Thea (Fifi) Higgins. A 1993 Pendleton High School graduate, Shawna worked at Southern Elementary from 2010-2025 as a preschool aid, special education aid, and most recently as a behavioral interventionist, where she left an indelible imprint on her students and her work family. Previously, she had worked in the mailroom at DAV (Disabled American Veterans). Shawna’s faith remained strong throughout her life, from her days at First Baptist Church singing in the choir to raising her three children in church, always reminding them of the power of prayer, and challenging herself with bible study in her adult life. Following the examples of her mother and maternal grandmother Ann Graves Higgins, Shawna loved her family and friends with her whole heart. She chose to spend as much time as she could planning family gatherings, cooking meals, decorating for every season and special occasion, and making memories with all she loved. With her children, she enjoyed exploring new recipes and restaurants. More recently, she had taken quite an interest in genealogy and researching her ancestry. Shawna’s kind heart and genuine compassion will be remembered by all who loved her. Surviving to cherish her memory and continue her legacy are her three children: Devanté Higgins (Ashley), Darien Higgins and Kynnedy Higgins; her three grandchildren: Amun Higgins, Shilo Higgins, and Miles Higgins; her mother Thea (Fifi) Higgins; her grandmother Ann Graves Higgins; her aunt Robbin (Aunt Robbie) Higgins, her “sissy” Amber Cummins ; her “dad” Robin Hampton; and a host of extended family, friends, students & co-workers. Visitation will be held from 12-3 pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Trinity Southern Baptist Church, 302 Broad Street, Falmouth, KY 41040, with her funeral service following at 3 pm. Interment will take place in the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Falmouth. Donations in her memory are suggested to the American Cancer Society: Pendleton County Relay for Life. Care for the family is entrusted to Woodhead Funeral Home.

Shawna Jo Higgins

August 1, 1975 - November 26, 2025