Obituary
Donna Jean Higginbotham
65 a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on October 13, 2010 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born April 17, 1945 in Lincoln, Arkansas, the daughter of John Donald and Maebelle Wright Kirk.
She was a volunteer with Prairie Grove Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts for many years. She was an LPN and worked at both Washington Regional and the Area Agency on Aging.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frankie D. Higginbotham and her father.
Survivors include one son and daughter in law, Dewayne and Agena Higginbotham of Cabot, Arkansas; one daughter and son in law, Frankie and David Rhudy daughter, Frankie Rhudy of Paxton, Illinois; her mother, Maebelle Kirk of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one brother and sister in law, Robert and Doris Kirk of Enid, Oklahoma; six grandchildren, Keryn Higginbotham, Robert K. Higginbotham, Genni Higginbotham, William Rhudy, Kayleigh Rhudy and Reba Rhudy.
In Lieu of flowers family ask that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society 3291 S Thompson Suite D1 Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
65 a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on October 13, 2010 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born April 17, 1945 in Lincoln, Arkansas, the daughter of John Donald and Maebelle Wright Kirk.
She was a volunteer with Prairie Grove Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts for many years. She was an LPN and worked at both Washington Regional and the Area Agency on Aging.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frankie D. Higginbotham and her father.
Survivors include one son and daughter in law, Dewayne and Agena Higginbotham of Cabot, Arkansas; one daughter and son in law, Frankie and David Rhudy daughter, Frankie Rhudy of Paxton, Illinois; her mother, Maebelle Kirk of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one brother and sister in law, Robert and Doris Kirk of Enid, Oklahoma; six grandchildren, Keryn Higginbotham, Robert K. Higginbotham, Genni Higginbotham, William Rhudy, Kayleigh Rhudy and Reba Rhudy.
In Lieu of flowers family ask that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society 3291 S Thompson Suite D1 Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Prairie Grove Christian Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. There will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Final Resting Place
General
Apr 17, 1945
Oct 13, 2010
65
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Tributes

Dewayne&Keryn..So very sorry to hear of your loss. If there is anything you need please let us know. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Darren, Andrea, Ashlyn & Dillon Jackson - Friend

Maebelle, I am sorry to hear that Donna has passed away. Donna is in Heaven with a new body and good health. You probably do not remember me by name, Grace Foley was my Grandma and I worked for her at City Cafe and the Highway Cafe. You and your family will be in our prayers. God Bless
Pat Fidler Bain - Aquaintance

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we say farewell to Donna in this life but we can take comfort in the plan of happiness through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Don & Betty Harrison - Relative

Frankie (Darlene) and Dewayne, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Your mom was such a trooper, aways wanting to help. She will be remembered by so many she helped in her years of giving, to the young and old alike. Always Allyne
Allyne Bottoms - Friend

I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. May you feel the Lord's comfort at this time and rejoice that Donna is no longer in pain.
Louverna Harrison - Relation

i am so glad i got to know donna--we had many wonderful visits--many laughs-many shared stories--she has always been a special lady--i will miss her
Diny Bottoms

Just wanted to let Frankie, Dewayne, Mae Belle, & the rest of the family know how very sorry I am to hear of Donna's passing. I have known her for years (since our kids were small). She will be missed.
Betty Kincaid - Friend

Frankie, I am so sorry for your family's loss. It is never easy to go through times like these but your faith will help you make it. You and your family are in our prayers.
Bill Derby - Co-Worker

So sorry for your lose. Donna was a very nice person, always very pleasent when we spoke.
Murphy Pair

So sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom sounded like a wonderful woman. Our thoughts will be with you.
David Ellmann - Co-Worker

We will all miss Donna so much! I always enjoyed visiting with her,she loved to talk about her grandchildren she was so proud of them! Maebelle and Frankie you are in our thoughts and we pray that God brings you peace and understanding during this very difficult time.
Firstcare Family Doctors - Friend

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family. Donna is in Heaven now with Frankie and her Dad! God Bless you! Jackie & Judy and families.
Jackie Thomas, Austin, Judy Tunnell & Family - Cousin

Maebelle - Mae and I are sorry to hear about Donna. Just want to let you know we are praying for you.
Bill & Mae Harrison - Relation

Dwayne and Frankie,, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very nice lady, I remember lots of trips with her as chaparone. Please remember you are in my prayers.
Andrea Trumbull Saldana - Friend

Frankie and Family, Kent and I were sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We have been keeping all of you in our thoughts. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you. Take care, Felisha
Felisha Perrodin - Friend Of Frankie Rhudy

Mom,
I can't believe this is affecting me as much as it can. I'm so sorry I wasn't there when Daddy Higginbotham passed. I remember the "dilly" beans, scouting, hunting, etc.
Dewayne and Frankie, I'm so sorry. Please remember that you are in our prayers.
Mike
Michael W Dillingham - Friend

Frankie Darlene and Dewayne, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a gifted person and wanted to always help. she along with your dad was always willing to help and do the hard work and then sit back and enjoy with the group! May God be with you during this time of your loss.
Carolyn Latta Bartholomew - Old Acquaintance
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Prairie Grove Christian Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. There will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Final Resting Place
General
Apr 17, 1945
Oct 13, 2010
65
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