Nancy Lou Higginbotham, age 71 of Richwood died early Friday morning, March 25, 2011 at home with her loving husband and family by her side.
She was born December 9, 1939 in Marion to the late Walter Vernon and Helen Irene (Temple) Columber.
Nancy was a homemaker in every sense of the word. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and her life revolved around family.
On May 19, 1956 she married Glen “Ray” Higginbotham in LaRue and he survives. She is also survived by three sons, Terry (Lucy) Higginbotham, Richwood; Vernon (Mary Ann) Higginbotham, Marysville; Glen II (Tammy), Higginbotham, Bellefontaine; three daughters, Penny (Todd) Ward, Richwood; Patty (Pat) Kratowicz, Essex; Peggy (Ron) Eastman, Mt. Victory; two brothers, William (Sandy) Columber, LaRue; Robert (Carol) Columber, Marion; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Vernon.
Private graveside services will take place at Price Cemetery. In keeping with Nancy’s wishes, there will be no public calling hours.
Memorial gifts may be made to Loving Care Hospice, P. O. Box 613, Marysville, OH 43040.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
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