1939
Margaret
2009
Margaret Higginbotham Gilliam
June 6, 1939 — March 25, 2009
Margaret Minnie Higginbotham Gilliam
Margaret Higginbotham Gilliam of Potosi, Missouri was born on June 6, 1939 in Potosi, Missouri a daughter of the late, Bacy Brenetia Emily Jane (Stuthers) Wade and John McKinley Boyster. Margaret departed this life on March 25, 2009 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital having reached the age of sixty-nine years, nine months and nineteen days.
Margaret was united in marriage to Roy Higginbotham on December 10, 1960. Roy preceded her in death on May 7, 1980. She later married James Gilliam on February 18, 1984 and James passed away on November 21, 1999.
Margaret is survived by two sons, Walter Higginbotham of Potosi, Missouri, Jeffrey Higginbotham of Potosi, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jeremy Higginbotham and fiancé, Jessica of Fenton, Missouri, Justin Higginbotham of Rolla, Missouri; special friend and caregiver, Tammy Lawson; also surviving are other relatives and friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Bacy Wade and John Boyster and two husbands, Roy Higginbotham and James Gilliam.
Margaret enjoyed crocheting, doing word searches and reading all different types of recipes. She loved to visit with family and friends talking and reminiscing of times passed. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Church, Potosi, Missouri. Margaret was a wonderful woman that will truly be missed by her family and many friends.
Visitation was held Friday, March 27, 2009 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri.
A Funeral Service was held Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri, with Brother Carl Wilson officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Jerry Sansegraw, Wayman DeClue, Sid Rasnic, Todd Moyers, Jeremy Higginbotham and Justin Higginbotham.
Final Prayers and Burial took place in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri.
Services were Entrusted to the Care and Direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri.
Margaret Higginbotham Gilliam of Potosi, Missouri was born on June 6, 1939 in Potosi, Missouri a daughter of the late, Bacy Brenetia Emily Jane (Stuthers) Wade and John McKinley Boyster. Margaret departed this life on March 25, 2009 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital having reached the age of sixty-nine years, nine months and nineteen days.
Margaret was united in marriage to Roy Higginbotham on December 10, 1960. Roy preceded her in death on May 7, 1980. She later married James Gilliam on February 18, 1984 and James passed away on November 21, 1999.
Margaret is survived by two sons, Walter Higginbotham of Potosi, Missouri, Jeffrey Higginbotham of Potosi, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jeremy Higginbotham and fiancé, Jessica of Fenton, Missouri, Justin Higginbotham of Rolla, Missouri; special friend and caregiver, Tammy Lawson; also surviving are other relatives and friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Bacy Wade and John Boyster and two husbands, Roy Higginbotham and James Gilliam.
Margaret enjoyed crocheting, doing word searches and reading all different types of recipes. She loved to visit with family and friends talking and reminiscing of times passed. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Church, Potosi, Missouri. Margaret was a wonderful woman that will truly be missed by her family and many friends.
Visitation was held Friday, March 27, 2009 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri.
A Funeral Service was held Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri, with Brother Carl Wilson officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Jerry Sansegraw, Wayman DeClue, Sid Rasnic, Todd Moyers, Jeremy Higginbotham and Justin Higginbotham.
Final Prayers and Burial took place in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri.
Services were Entrusted to the Care and Direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri.
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