Connie Sue Higgs (Lykins) Bivens

Connie Sue Higgs (Lykins) Bivens, age 60, of Henderson, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 10:30 p.m. on April 13, 2024, at Lucy Smith King Care Center after a brief illness. Connie was known by her family and friends as the life of any party with her infectious smile and laughter. She never met a stranger and wanted everyone to feel as loved as she was. Connie was a dental assistant for more than 20 years at offices in Henderson and Evansville. During the Christmas season of 2022, she was able to fulfill her lifelong dream of seeing the Rockefeller Christmas Tree in New York City. Connie’s love for her family, children, and grandchildren was unwavering. Her spirit will be deeply missed by those who have ever crossed paths with her. Connie was preceded in death by her grandparents: Jesse and Thelma Wiltshire, Gastel Higgs, and Elizabeth Pinkston. Connie is survived by her husband of 10 years, Jackie Bivens; children: Josh Snyder, Kaylie Lykins, Brian Bivens (Megan), and Bayli Bivens; parents Billy Joe and Dioka Sue Higgs; brothers Ricky Wayne Higgs and Danny Ray Higgs; grandchildren: Kenley Croxton, Ella Snyder, Easton Snyder, Aiden Bivens, Ethan Bivens, Allyson Bivens, and Jaylin Russ; aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews; numerous cousins; and her bestie of 50 years Ronda (Hess) Eaton. Relatives and friends are invited to Connie’s Life Celebration from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and again on Thursday starting at 10:00 a.m. at Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the funeral home with Pastor Jordan Kreisle officiating. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Poole, KY. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Anthony’s Hospice at 2410 S. Green Street, Henderson, KY 42420 or https://stanthonyshospice.org/donate/. Pallbearers will be: Danny Higgs, Josh Snyder, Greg Wiltshire, Jim Eaton, David Eaton, and Gary Higgs. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Brian Bivens, Aiden Bivens, Ethan Bivens, Brett Wohlfarth, and Cody Maxwell. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home. Online condolences may be made at www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com.

Connie Sue Higgs (Lykins) Bivens

November 14, 1963 - April 13, 2024