Catherine Julia Sievertson (Higgs)

Catherine Julia Sievertson (maiden name Higgs) 89, originally of Compton MD, passed away after a short illness on February 20, 2022, at Washington Hospital Center. Julia was born on August 2, 1932, to John Leon (Happy) Higgs and Helen Victoria (Pearl) Pilkerton Higgs in Compton, MD. She was the big sister to John Leon (Shot), Victoria, Vincent, Jean, Larry, Walter (Solly), Bernard, Ann, Janice, and Carroll (Buzzy). Julia graduated from Margaret Brent High School. She married Allen Winfred Sievertson and became stepmother to his daughters Mary Lou (Keller) and Joanne (Hall). They later had a son, Allen Jr. Julia had several jobs in her life including working in the front office of the old Black Steer Motel, selling Sarah Coventry Jewelry, and working at Don’s Superette. But “Miss Julia” will forever be remembered for her forty years driving school bus 610 (previously 210) transporting many generations to St. Mary’s County Public Schools. Julia dearly loved her family, friends, and fellow church members of St. Francis Xavier Church in Newtowne Neck, MD. For years, she enjoyed helping at the church’s Christmas bazaar. Julia was predeceased by her parents Happy and Pearl, her husband Allen, her brothers Bernard, Shot, Vincent, Larry, and Solly and her stepdaughter Joanne. She is survived by her son Allen Jr., her sisters, Victoria, Jean, Ann, Janice, and her brother Buzzy and stepdaughter Mary Lou. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis Xavier Church in Newtowne Neck, MD on March 17, 2022 at 11am with private burial of ashes following. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her name to St. Francis Xavier Church in Newtowne Neck, MD. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.