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Ruby Clark Higginbotham

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New Orleans, Louisiana

Ruby Higginbotham Obituary

Ruby Clark Higginbotham, 98, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014 in Stockbridge, GA, two days short of her 99th birthday on July 29. Mrs. Higginbotham was a loving mother and gifted educator, inspiring many generations of children including her own to excel beyond their dreams. She was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana where she graduated from McDonogh #35 High School and subsequently received a B.A. in Education from Xavier University of New Orleans. Mrs. Higginbotham then began an exceptional teaching career that spanned over 40 years, including 34 years with the New Orleans Public School System, most of those years at McDonogh #6 Elementary School. She completed her teaching career at Blessed Sacrament School in uptown New Orleans. In addition to her students, she also inspired her family as a devoted wife and mother of three daughters. She was an avid bridge player and a member of the TNT Bridge Club for over 50 years. Mrs. Higginbotham was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Luther Higginbotham of New Orleans, LA, formerly a Tuskegee Airman in World War II. Both were celebrated teachers in their careers. Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory are daughters, Dr. Edith Higginbotham of Henderson, Nevada, Cecelia Higginbotham of Leesville, LA, Dr. Eve Higginbotham-Williams and husband Dr. Frank Williams of McDonough, GA and Philadelphia, PA; cousin, Abner J. Claude, Jr. of Erwinville, LA; granddaughter, Dr. Lenora Ann Higginbotham of Baltimore, MD; and numerous friends and extended family. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, August 5, at noon until 1 PM followed by Mass at ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH in New Orleans. Interment will be at 3 PM at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum on Wednesday, August 6. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations should be sent in honor of Mrs. Ruby Higginbotham to either St. James Catholic Church, 1000 Decatur Road, McDonough, Georgia 30252 or St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 1025 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana 70115. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie. com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jul. 31 to Aug. 4, 2014.

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Lisa (Carr) Dixon

August 7, 2014

Mrs. Higginbotham was my 5th grade teacher at McDonogh #6. She was indeed a great educator and I enjoyed being her student.

To her beloved family, thank you for sharing her with us. May God grant you peace and comfort.

Deepest Sympathy,

August 5, 2014

May you find comfort in remembering your beloved father this Father's Day, and every day.

Darryl Gayden

August 4, 2014

Mrs Higginbotham helped lay the foundation for me at McD#6 and also at Blessed Sacrament and I thank her for that, and will always remember her. Her teaching inspired me. She will truly be missed. God Bless.

Janice Cosey

August 4, 2014

Peace be with you and your loving family! With deepest sympathy. Odette Koeller, and Janice & John w. Cosey, Jr.

Janice Koeller-Cosey

August 4, 2014

Dear Edith, Cecilia, and Eve: You all have our deepest sympathy. I have so many pleasant memories of you and your parents from my childhood. I am thankful for Mrs. Higginbotham for her friendship and loving care as my reading teacher. She was the best along with Miss Parker at Mc Donogh # 6 Elementart School. She also took care to walk us over to Blessed Sacrament when it was time for our Communion and Comfirmation classes. May she rest in eternal peace. Love, Janice Koeller Cosey (Shreveport, LA.)

Calvin Lee

August 4, 2014

Mrs.Higginbotham will be missed, she had her students best of intrest at heart. She was a very wise teacher. I still remember her favorite sayings, empty wagons make the most noise, nobody owe you nothing and if you can't say something good than don't say nothing. Calvin Lee Terrytown,La

Alton Curry

August 3, 2014

I will always be grateful for the impact Mrs. Higginbotham had on me as a teacher at Blessed Sacrament. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Ronald Crier

August 2, 2014

Eve aka Dr. Eve Higginbotham and family you have my condolence on the home going of your mother Ms. Higginbotham. Your mother Ms. Ruby Higginbotham was one of McDonogh No.6 and Orleans Parish schools finest teachers. You had the gift of having your mother to share time here on earth a lot longer than many of us.

Wishing you and your family all the best.

Peggy Webber Hackett

August 2, 2014

Eve, so very sorry for the loss of your mom. My mom passed about 4 yrs. ago and I miss her still. I believe that our moms can really look out for us from their heavenly location. Peace be with you and your family.
Peggy Webber Hackett, daughter of George and Decima Webber, Washington, DC

August 2, 2014

Mrs Higginbotham was my math teacher at McDonogh #6 School. She was a hard taskmaster who taught us that the world would not accept our excuses. We had a job to do and that was to learn as much as possible. We were to be leaders in our communities, our families and the world. I did not always appreciate her teachings but maturity changes our point of view. I have remembered her lessons taught over 60 years ago and passed her message to students I have taught.
My sister Marjory Elaine was a good friend of her daughter, Edith. If there is a classroom in heaven, she is the one with the larger desk. I appreciate her as a role model and a teacher. May she rest in peace. Sincerely, Myrna Lynne Weems DeBose, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

August 2, 2014

I will treasure the summers when you came to New York and stayed with us.Two more caring people I have never know. I am happy in later years my children were able to know Aunt Ruby & Uncle Luther. Their memories will live on.
All our love Sandra Youngblood-Green & Family

Michael Williams

August 2, 2014

Eve,
We are saddened to hear of your mother's passing. You, Edith and Cecilia are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that our entire family takes great pride in your accomplishments, which we know are attributable in such great measure to your extraordinary mom and dad. Our mother's relationship with your dad was always very special to her. Our family is quickly getting smaller in number, so let's try to keep in touch.
Your Cousins,
Michael T. Williams, M.D. of Portsmouth, VA and Sharon Williams-Matthews of University Park, MD

August 1, 2014

I will never forget the happy memories of visits to the Higginbotham home always proved to filled with love, kindness and friendship. Edith, Cecilia and Eve, your parents made a listing impression on all of your friends be caused they always took time to know them. Your achievements are the best examples of a living legacy that I can remember. I could write a book about the lessons learned from them. You have my love and my sympathy on the loss of your mother. May God bless you and give you strength..
Louella Givens Harding and Sons.

Mona Lisa Anderson

August 1, 2014

My Dear Friend, Mrs. Higginbotham, I will truly miss your wisdom and guidance as you were truly one of my most important mentors and role models. Your quest for excellence in your field was perpetual. Although you were strict, you really loved your students and wanted the best for them always. Rest now in God's loving arms.

Delores Brisbon

August 1, 2014

Delores Brisbon and family express sympathy to Eve& her family. Know our concern ,love and prayers are with you. Your Mom was an inspirational woman-I knew her only thorough you-which tells me who she was. Grieve now-in time memories will keep your Mom in your heart always. Love Delores

July 31, 2014

I remember this lady as a great teacher.Sorry to hear of her passing.
Julie Busby lAURENT

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