Mary Jane Higgins, known by her friends as “MJ” passed away in her sleep on Thursday morning, December 18, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer.
Mary Jane was born on November 2, 1956, in Inglewood, California and grew up in North Texas before moving to Portland, Oregon and then to the Seattle area. Mary Jane loved spending time with her daughter and best friend, Mikaila. She loved Seattle, and cherished living there alongside Mikaila, her “Second Child” cockapoo, Henry, and Mikaila’s dog, Chester. Mary Jane was happiest when around any of her “Ya Ya Sisterhood”, Donna, Jama, Ilene and Susanne.
MJ joyfully spent her career selling skin and hair care products; Most recently for Bioelements as Brand Manager; She was known for her experience, hard work ethic, extensive product knowledge, and her always compassionate, caring nature. Mary Jane was also known for her beautiful piercing blue eyes! She will be forever missed, by all that came into contact with her.
Mary Jane is survived by her daughter, Mikaila (18) of Bellevue, Washington, Brother and Sister in law, Mike and Cheryl Fay of Colleyville, Texas, Father, Edward J. Fay of Keller, Texas, Nephews Michael Hibitts and Tyler Hibitts of Portland, Oregon, Nephew Derek Fay of NRH, Texas, Niece Cara Fay Wade of Trophy Club, Texas and many great nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her Mother, Martha Fay of Sun River, Oregon and her sister, Susan Hibitts of Bend, Oregon.
Mary Jane will be cremated and requested that no public services be held for her.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland, WA, or the American Cancer Society.