Amanda Marie Higgins, 51, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA. She was born May 7, 1972 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Judith (Estes) and John Higgins. She attended Benton High School. Amanda was currently working at Henniges Automotive as a Machine Operator. She was very creative, loved arts and crafts, and was an excellent cook. Amanda was preceded in death by father, John Higgins, Jr. and step-father, Richard Krug. Survivors include: mother, Judith Krug of Keokuk, IA, children, Sean Oliphant, Chad Oliphant, and Miranda Oliphant, all of St. Joseph, MO, brothers, Bill Nelson of St. Joseph, Joe Nelson of Keokuk, IA, and Sid (Julie) Nelson of St. Joseph, grandchildren, Ryan, Chad II, Madison, Wyatt, Ezra, Tobias, Odin, and Roman.Graveside Funeral Service and Interment will be 3:00 Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the King Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home.
