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Jean Huggins
JEAN HUGGINS
Cedar Rapids
Jean Huggins, (born Dolly Eugene Thornton), 88, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2017.
Jean was born in Vivian, La., to Felix and Willie Thornton, on July 12, 1928. She was the youngest of seven children, all of whom now precede her in death. She and her husband, Fred, were married for over 50 years. He died in 2001.
Jean lived in Des Moines most of her adulthood, actively participating in Calvary Reformed Church. Jean worked at Montgomery Ward as department head of bedding and at Suzette Candies. She enjoyed reading and playing duplicate bridge. She was a life master in Contract Bridge.
Survivors include her two daughters, Tia Huggins and Lisa (John) Conkling; five grandchildren, Veronica (Jon) Abu-Saba, Xander Saide, David (Carla) Saide, Bryant Conkling and Tyler Conkling; two great-grandchildren, Nina and Ari Abu-Saba; and niece, Linda Parker Van Kirk, who was like a daughter to her.
Special thanks to Meadowview Memory Care and Care Initiatives Hospice for the care they gave her at the end of life.
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