Carol Ninette Higgins was born October 5, 1943 in Pendleton, Oregon. Her parents were Howard and Rachel Reeder. She went to elementary & high school in Helix, OR. In high school she was active in band on her trumpet, school year book, volleyball, cheerleading and the school paper. Her parents were wheat farmers, so she grew up knowing discipline and hard work of farm life. There were chickens to tend, hogs, milk cows and harvest crew meals to help prepare. After high school, she attended Oregon State University earning a Bachelors Degree. Her first job after college was in Baker City as an extension agent. From there she taught home economics at Lake Oswego Junior High and then Cascade Junior High in Bend. She married Robert Higgins in 1966 and they had two sons, Thad and Matthew. Carol had a creative streak that was amazing. Her interests led her on to painting, calligraphy, stained glass, knitting, machine knitting, sewing embroidery, quilting, writing several books, woodworking and teaching. Carol spent 14 years in Uganda as a missionary fulfilling roles in medical care, establishing orphan care, teaching orphans vocational skills and being a radio presenter. Carol has two brothers who still reside in Oregon. Carol departed this life October 25, 2020 and embarked on eternal life with the Heavenly Host. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Well House Church, 442 N. Trinity Way, Sisters, OR 97759. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Otino Waa Children's Village: info@otinowaa.org P.O. Box 7931, Bend, OR 97708 or International School of Ministries (ISOM), P.O. Box 11909 San Bernardino, CA 92423 Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. 541-382-2471