10-10-12 — April 28, 1934‹Oct. 5, 2012

    Jo Ann Higginbotham, age 78, formerly of Monticello, Ky., passed away Friday, October 5, 2012 at Somerset Nursing and Rehab.

    She was born April 28, 1934 in Monticello, Ky., the daughter of the late Robert ³Bob² and Ruby (Keeney) Wilhite.

    She was united in marriage to Joseph Wesley Higginbotham, who preceded her in death.

    She is survived by one son‹Jerry (Sandra) Higginbotham, of Somerset, Ky.; two grandchildren‹Kristie Whitfill and Gretchen Higginbotham; and two great-grandchildren‹Grayson and Annabelle Whitfill.

     She is also survived by two sisters‹Janie Jones and Regina Van Zant both of Monticello, Ky.

    She was preceded in death by two brothers‹Bobby Gene and James Edgar Wilhite; and two sisters‹Wanda Lovett and Peggy Upchurch.

    Graveside services were held Monday, October 8, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. David Morris officiating.

Burial was in the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

    Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.