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BOSSIER CITY, LA - Services for Miriam Ruth James Higginbotham will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Rose-Neath's Bossier Chapel. Officiating will be Bro. Paul Murdock, pastor of Cross Creek Cowboy Church in Atlanta, TX. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mooringsport, LA. Visitation will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Bossier City, LA.
Miriam was born May 31, 1954 in Shreveport, LA and died November 4, 2012 in Shreveport, LA. She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Solomon James.
Miriam is survived by her father, John Ralph James of Shreveport, LA; daughters, Annie Cherry and husband Dave of Rodessa, LA, Brandi Higginbotham and fiancé Ryan Peek of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren, Paige Sumrall, Dave Cherry, Peyshance Higginbotham; great grandson, Colton Sumrall and siblings, Cheryl Bac of Houston, TX and Rusty James and wife Marianne, Jon James and wife Charla, Benny James and wife Pam and Troy James all of Shreveport, LA. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Honoring Miriam as pallbearers will be Nathan Bac, Derek James, Scott James, Keith Rushing, Dave Cherry and Tyler James. Honorary pallbearers will be Nolan James and Hunter James.
The family would like to thank the nursing staffs at Christus Schumpert and Grace Home for the love and care they showed our loved one.
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Memories and Condolences
for Miriam Higginbotham
Sheila Camp
November 8, 2012
Miriam,
You were part of our lives for many years and I cant believe you are gone. You were an amazing person and I am so happy to have been part of your life. You will be greatly missed by all of us. We will always love you
Sheila, Meagan & Jon
Nancy Greening-Watts
November 7, 2012
I was informed today of Miriam's passing by my brother, Glenn Greening who lives in Mooringsport. His wife just happened to pick up the newspaper and read of this awful news. Miriam and I spent so much time together in our high school years. We were very close; I wish now that I had stayed in contact with her but living in another state makes it difficult. I recall her very sweeet mother who I remember passed on too early in life and her father, who was so kind to me. I remember her brothers and sisters and what a loving family they all were, there in that neat country home very near where I grew up. Miriam and I always had such great fun together. I will never forget her.
David Williams
November 7, 2012
Rusty and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God wrap you in his loving arms and see you all through this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Toni Harris
November 7, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of greif.May your memories bring you comfort.
Cathy Cogley
November 7, 2012
Annie and family, I am sorry to read about your momma. I had no idea or I would have come to the visitation. You are in my prayers and thoughts. I know the days ahead will be hard. Let the comfort of God surround you and rest in His peace. Thinking of you.
Chad Bac
November 7, 2012
Every time I eat Chickin-in-a-Biscuit crackers, I will think of you aunt MeMe...she even sent them to me in Germany and Saudia Arabia while I was in the military. Annie and Brandi, remember when I spent the summers with yawl and we had so much fun. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Chad
November 6, 2012
Momma,
I sure hope you saw all the people who came to honor you tonight. All your flowers were almost as beautiful as you are. I love you so much, and wish I had just one more opportunity to tell you how wonderful you are and how proud I am of you. You have made such a difference in the lives of many people. I miss you already, but I know you and MaMaw are having an amazing reunion right now. Until I see you again, I will hold tight to the memories of your sweet face, your wonderful smile, your delicious cooking, your creative talents, and your love for people. I love you, Momma
~ Annie
Dayna Hesson & The Jamar Family
November 6, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time of sorrow.
Brandi
November 6, 2012
As I sit here and wish this was all a dream. It's not. so I will start by saying I love you and I'm gonna miss you more than anyone could ever imagine. You were such sweet and loving and giving person. Thank you for being an awesome mom and an awesome
Memaw. I learned a lot from you. How to cook great and with passion and how to be crafty and decorative, just to name a couple. The many many great memories will be remembered daily and you will now be my Angel. I love you Mom.
Heather Green
November 6, 2012
Miriam was always so sweet to us every time we visited. She took good care of my papa when he was there. It hurts me to see how hard he was taking it when i talked to him on sunday so i can only imagine how hard it is on her family. you all are in my prayers and brandi, thank you for letting papa know what was going on.
November 6, 2012
Our prayers are with you and your family Annie ...So sorry for your loss.. She was a very sweet person..Love you guys....
Mel & Roger Fields
November 6, 2012
I am honored to call you my Aunt MeMe. Thanks for loving me for who I am and adoring my wonderful husband. I will miss you dearly....Give Mamaw a big HUG and KISS for me. LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER... Kimberly
Amy and Miriam - Spring 2007
Chad Bac
November 6, 2012
Dear Annie and Brandy, we are so sorry for the loss of your mom. We may not be there with you physically - but our love, our thoughts and our prayers are. God bless and keep you always. All our love to Papaw and Mom at this time and to all our family. Love, Chad, Christy and Amy Bac
Becky Lord
November 6, 2012
Dear Uncle Ralph, Rusty, Cheryl, Jon, Benny, and Troy,
My love and prayers are with you all today as you go through this sad time. My personal memories of time spent with my precious Aunt Doris and all of her family are very special to me. I love you all. God bless each one of you. Your cousin, Becky Solomon Lord
Sheri Fields Burkman
November 6, 2012
OH! Annie, Brandi, Paige, Dave and DaDa. I'm so sorry for your loss Miss Miriam was an amazing person I will miss her greatly. My heart breaks for you guys.. I love you so much!
November 6, 2012
Brandi and Angie and all the James family. Our prayers are with you as you go through this sad time. We are so sorry about your loss. We care, Lina Beavers and The Hutches Family.
November 6, 2012
I was so BLESSED to have had Miriam in my life. Love Charla
Peggy Passmore
November 6, 2012
Mom will be missed truely. I love you guys and pray for your peace and strength at this time and allways.
Rex and Brenda McDonald
November 6, 2012
Our deepest sympathy, love and prayers are with all of your family! I will always remember Miriam's ham rolls, how she showed me the way she kept sandwiches fresh, the mocha cake with pecan halves and cherry in the middle that she and Doris made for Charla and Jon's bridal shower...she said "when you slice it watch for toothpicks that we used to keep layers from sliding", the family Christmas party at her house in Mooringsport where she served the perfect roast beef and we played games with gag gifts! Always cherish the "good times" and "special memories" ..I know I will!
Love, Rex and Brenda
Derek James
November 6, 2012
You will never be forgotten Aunt "MeMe" Hug everyone for us up in Heaven. I love you.
Kerry Scoggin Edwards
November 6, 2012
Mr. James & Family,
Sorry for your loss.
Cody & Karen Simmons
November 6, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Mary Beth Hutches-Hoffman
November 6, 2012
There are no words I can say that can ease your pain. I can, however keep each of you in my prayers. I will always remember Miriam with a smile on her face, and a sparkle in her eye. Throughout the years, our friendship remained true.
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