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Josephine Higginbotham Obituary

HIGGINBOTHAM Josephine Mary Higginbotham passed away, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family in her home on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. She was 65 years old. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Edward Veazie Higginbotham; three children, James Higginbotham, Roxanne Winters (husband, Harry) and Nancy Pecot (husband, Lionel); 9 grandchildren, Terry J. (wife, Paula) and William E. Schneider IV (wife, Bonnie), Joseph E., Chritopher J. and Harry A. Winters, Jr., Shannon L. and Lionel E. Pecot, Julian T. Hutcherson, James Jr. and Renee Higginbotham; and 2 great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Jackson Schneider. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Neff and William Andrews; a daughter, Mary L. Schneider; siblings, Anthony, Joseph "Buddy", Althea and William Andrews, Jr.; and 2 grandchildren, Sherri and John A. Pecot. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. Services from the Kenner Funeral Home of L. A. Muhleisen & Son, 2607 Williams Blvd. on Friday, February 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Friends may visit after 4:00 p.m.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 5 to Feb. 6, 2009.

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Susan Todaro

February 6, 2009

I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Josie and Mr. Ed a few times out at Karaoke. It was always a fun time when they were there. What a wonderful and fun person she was to be around. Mrs. Josie will greatly be missed by all who knew her.

Kathy Glass(Pat's friend)

February 6, 2009

May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Bonnie Schneider

February 6, 2009

Mrs. Josie will be missed by all who knew her. She was a wonderful woman who raised my husband to be a wonderful man. For that, me and my children sincerely thank her.

Sheila M Victory

February 5, 2009

Mr Eddie,Roxanne,James,& Nancy,&
All the Grandchildren, I am sorry for your loss of Miss Josie, All of you are in my Thoughts and Prayers With My Deepest Sympathy.
God Bless All Of You.
Sheila McCain Victory

Roussel Family

February 5, 2009

Roxanne & Nancy,
I was so sadden to read the paper this morning, of your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Higginbotham family.

John Richards

February 5, 2009

Will,
I am very sorry for your loss.

Cheryl Caruso

February 5, 2009

Will,
We are so sorry for your lost. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Claudette Russell

February 5, 2009

To: James & Roxanne
The rest of the Higginbotham Family
I know that God will wipe away ALL tears from your eyes. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. From the Russell Family (Twin)

Theresa Hastings

February 5, 2009

Your beautiful smile and warm heart will surely be missed by all. May you now rest peacefully. Your family and friends are all in my prayers.

diane hull-porretto

February 5, 2009

We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your wife and mother. You are in our thoughts. Gerri, Diane, and Kim Hull and family (LD's family)

Kim Breaux

February 5, 2009

Jimmy and family:

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family and Josie will be in my prayers.

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