Reba Jean Scoggins Higginbotham

Mrs. Reba Jean Scoggins Higginbotham, 86, of Thompson Drive, Elberton, GA, wife of 56 years to the late Robert Cleveland “Bob” Higginbotham, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at her residence. 

Mrs. Higginbotham was born in Abbeville, SC on October 12, 1937, daughter of the late Henry Lindsey Scoggins and Flora Williams Scoggins. She was a retired seamstress and a member of Francis Asbury Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed shopping and decorating.

Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Robert Mark and Lisa McCall Higginbotham of Elberton, GA; granddaughter, Lauren Taylor Higginbotham of Colbert, GA; sister, Jackie Brown of Abbeville, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. 

She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; and siblings: Jimmy Scoggins, Sybil Hall, Mary Frances Strawhorne, Billy Scoggins, Alvin Scoggins, Marion Scoggins, and Mildred Scoggins. 

The family is at the residence and will receive friends on Thursday, September 12, from 10:00-10:45a.m. at Berry Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11:00a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Rev. Tim Savelle will officiate, and burial will be in Elmhurst Cemetery.

Flowers are accepted, and if desired, contributions may be directed to Francis Asbury Methodist Church, Post Office Box 553, Elberton, GA 30635.

The family wishes to extend their sincerest appreciation to Family Hospice for their services.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com. 

Berry Funeral Home of Elberton, GA is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Reba Jean Scoggins Higginbotham.