Stella M. Higgs

December 17, 1937 — September 8, 2020

Stella [Stavroula Charuhas] Higgs died peacefully on September 8, 2020 after an extended illness.

Loving mother of Veronica Higgs and Regina (Bob) Zick; cherished grandmother of Robert (Morgan), Jason (Anna), and Michael (Alison) Zick, and great grandson Henry. Stella is also survived by her brother Peter (Helen) Charuhas, and many dear relatives and friends both here and in Greece. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Martin M. Higgs, Jr. as well as parents Efthimious and Regoula [Kallianis] Charuhas and brothers George and Elias.

Stella was known for her intense love for her family and leaves them a legacy of character and faith.

Born in Vordonia, Greece she immigrated to the United States in 1957. A devoted member of St. Theodore Greek Orthodox Church, she enjoyed working beside her dear friends and served a term as president of the Ladies Philoptochos. For many years she was a fixture at the yearly Greek Festival and offered coffee and warm greetings to all following Sunday liturgy.

Memorial donations in her name may be made to St. Theodore Greek Orthodox Church, 7101 Cipriano Road, Lanham, MD 20706.

A private funeral will be held as necessitated by the current pandemic.

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