Jewette Higginbotham

Jewette Higginbotham, 98, of 410 East Church St. Apt. B., Elberton, wife of the late Rufus Howard Higginbotham died Sunday January 10, 2010 at the Elbert Memorial Hospital. Born in Elbert County, GA., she was a daughter of the late John William and Matte Wansley Mauldin. She was a member of the Light House Church and retired from Emory University Hospital. Survivors include her daughter, Bernice Wood, of Elberton. Son; Willie Raymond Higginbotham, of Elberton. Sisters; Frances Dixon, Jean Herndon both of Elberton. 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday January 12, at the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Bethleham United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 AM before services at Berry Funeral Home. The family will be at the home, 410 East Church St. Apt. B. Pallbearers will be; Kennon Wood, Eric Higginbotham, Brian Higginbotham, Wayne Gafford, Eddie Higginbotham, Adam Higginbotham, David Gafford, Chris Reagin, Johnny Herndon, Micahel Herndon. Berry Funeral Home in charge of the funeral arrangements for Jewette Higginbotham.