Debra J. Higginbotham

Debra J. Higginbotham July 22, 1952 - February 21, 2011 Debra J. Higginbotham of Georgetown passed away Monday, February 21, 2011, at her residence. Services were held 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 25, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey with the Dr. Steve Mansen officiating. Burial followed at China Spring Cemetery. Debra was born July 22, 1952 in Houston, to Sammy and Maggie Darwin Habeeb. For many years, she was the owner and propriertor of the Fountainview Café in Houston. After her marriage to Judge Donald Higginbotham and her move to Georgetown, she sold the restaurant in Houston and became a bookkeeper. Debra was a lifetime committee member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 14 years, Judge Donald Higginbotham of Georgetown; and her sister, Paula Habeeb of Houston. Pallbearers were William F. (Bill) Stevens, Hon. Dan A. Gattis, Joe E. Pedego, Chuck Weddington, Robert J. Beeler and Mason Hunt. Honorary pallbearers are John Causey, Dennis E. Bolding, MGen. Ben L. Harrison, USA (Ret.) and John R. Braniff, Sr. Memorials may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P. O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486, designated for research. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com.