Emily Dean Higginbotham

Emily Dean Higginbotham, 77, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 13, 2015.
Born in Oconee County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Carlton and Arizona Turk Dean. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Mell Higginbotham, Jr.; her brothers, Lonnie Dean and Byron Dean; sisters, Ruth Whitehead and Helen Gordon and grandson, Clint Higginbotham.
Survivors include her daughter, Melody Higginbotham of Athens; son Chris (Dian) Higginbotham of Statham; grandchildren, Heather, Caitlin and Wade Higginbotham; many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Higginbotham lived a beautiful life. She was always there when someone needed her help in any way. Her kindness and loving care for others touched many lives. She had a great love for her grandchildren who called her "Gram". She was known for her chocolate pound cakes and chicken casseroles. She was a member of Hebron Christian Church and a staunch supporter of Christian City Home for Children.
Services will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens West Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM prior to the service. Interment will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens, Winder. Flowers are joyfully welcomed or memorials may be made to Christian City Home for Children-Memorial for Emily Higginbotham, 7345 Red Oak Road, Union City, GA 30291-2338 or a charity of choice.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Arbor Terrace, Christopher's Bridge and St. Mary's Hospice Care for the wonderful love and care given to "Mrs. Emily" while she was there.