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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Marie Gautreaux Higginbotham, 69 years old, born on March 16, 1930, and passed away on December 29, 1999. We will remember her forever.
March 16
March 16
Good morning and Happy 94th Birthday !!!!. I don't know if you'd still be here with us, I like to think you would be, so much has changed, and yet somethings remain the same. I'm trying so hard to make the best of where I am in life, it's just a bit harder now with Mim gone; it just seems like there's no one here who really understands what it is to miss you as much as I do. Her voice always seemed to bring me so much peace of mind, and I never had to verbalize the reasons I called; she just knew. When you left us, she asked me what she and I would do without you; and now I don't have either of you, and some days it just hurts too much. I love you as much as I ever did, give my love to everyone as they gather around you and celebrate. Keep my place ready at the coffee table, hopefully it won't be too long until I'm part of the laughter again. I can't say enough that I love and miss you.
December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023
I'm moving down the street, it's been rush and run, but I didn't forget you. I marked yesterday in my head while I had my morning coffee, and watched the sun rise to get a jump on the day. 24 years seems like yesterday, it doesn't seem that long since I last saw you and heard your voice. The moving is done, and now to unpack. I still miss you daily...and I'm so very lonesome.
December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Momow Vina!

Your body isn’t here, but YOU are! You’re with us on Sunday’s especially. Me and Larry call it (“Sun-Fun”).

And. You’ll love this lil tid-bit memory. It’s been 24 years since my 1st nose job!!
March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023
hey momo, we miss you. happy birthday. please say hello to mama and elrenia for me
December 29, 2022
December 29, 2022
23 years later...and it still seems like today. 
December 29, 2022
December 29, 2022
as time passes, i still think of you. miss you and love you. we tell stories about you all the time. you are remembered. tell my mom hello for me.
April 5, 2022
April 5, 2022
A lot is changing for me, so many things. I know you see and that you're still watching, I don't know if you would still be here, physically; at 92...I never thought I would say that. You always seemed eternally young. I let your birthday slide passed me, not that I didn't think about you; nor did not mark what day it was. I just tried to mark with joy. For some reason today sucks, and all the lonesome is heavy; for all of you...but always for you especially. It hit me early this morning, when I sat and had my coffee watching the skies change color. I can't really get anyone to understand how much all of you loved me, and how much I loved you all. My poor mind realizes everything, but it struggles and falters at time, my heart though, where that little boy still lives; simply doesn't comprehend. I'm shredded today, and I'm sure all will be better tomorrow, but today I'm in pieces for some reason. I adore you, and I miss you for than words can ever express.
March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
miss you like you were my own. hope you know the effect you have had. it's all good.
December 30, 2019
December 30, 2019
I miss you so much. Miss drinking coffee with you in the quite early morning and talking about everything. I miss our shopping trips to Wal-Mart. I miss sitting in the building and waking up Jay. I miss fishing with you. I miss walking around the yard and looking and talking about all of your beautiful plants. I miss hearing "hey baby" when we would talk on the phone. I miss seeing your smiling face at the door when we arrived for a visit. I miss our family Pokeno games. I miss your delicious cooking. I miss your love and affection. I miss you so much.
April 13, 2019
April 13, 2019
It's been over a year since I came to see you here...tonight for some reason I can't seem to get you off my my mind, and like so many nights before I can't sleep without tears. Sometimes the lonesome just creeps up and grabs me by the throat. Nothing much has changed since the last time; things are just the same, if not some days worse. I'm sure you've seen Uncle Jeff by now, and you and Paw Paw we're happy to welcome him home; I have to say I'm a bit jealous of him; so much is wrong here, and once again in my life i'm lonely and lonesome....and I hate it, but I always feel a bit better when I come "talk" to you..it's almost like I can hear your voice again. I love you and miss you terribly, and I just wish you would come get me. I'm tired of being here without you.
March 16, 2018
March 16, 2018
Once again we cross another milestone...before it gets too late in my day; I wanted to wish you a Happy 88th Birthday. These last almost 19 years have been hell, and I've done more crawling through the fire, than I have walked. Today was always as you said just another day, but to me it was more than that..although I understand now..they're all just another day. Another day without you, when we or I need you most..when it all just gets too maddening, and I just don't think I can go one more step. There are so many things in my world that suck right now, and I would give anything just to hear you say it'll be alright; I can tell myself over and over again...but it's just empty. Wherever you are, whenever you are...if whoever or whatever allows it...send me some peace. I'll always love you, I cherish every moment of my life I spent with you, and even if it takes forever I'll wait for you to come get me when it's time; hurry thought when it is...I'm so lonesome.
March 16, 2017
March 16, 2017
Happy birthday my sweet mama may your light shine on forever in our hearts.love and miss you
March 16, 2016
March 16, 2016
Still missing you my dear mama i know your watching over us each and every day.love and miss you mama
March 16, 2015
March 16, 2015
so......they say I'm just like you with my animal gift. I believe it too. You taught me to treat God's creatures, big and small like He would want us to. I sure do miss your precious face and those beautiful eyes, you certainly were 1 of a kind and your life has influenced mine in many, many ways. I know your watching over us, I'm still taking care of Doo and of coarse, he's taking care of me. We talk about you alllllllllll the time. Your not gone, we just can't call you anymore.
March 16, 2015
March 16, 2015
Your light still shines think of you always ,still missing you always ,happy birthday mama love you
December 29, 2014
December 29, 2014
Missing you so much and longing for you to be physically here with us again. The void in my being, because of your passing, will always be there til we meet again. Love you mama.
December 29, 2014
December 29, 2014
Losing never gets easier, but I know you and Elrenia were there to welcome Fae. The families miss all 3 of you. Know that we still think of you
June 9, 2014
June 9, 2014
With the loss of Shelby's mom recently...you've been on my mind a lot...I know you were there to greet her at her transition...you and Mae...I love you more today, than yesterday...and I miss you more
March 17, 2014
March 17, 2014
Happy Birthday to my guiding light....I miss you terribly !!!
March 16, 2014
March 16, 2014
wish you were here for your birthday. but we will throw a party for you anyway.
January 2, 2014
January 2, 2014
Oh Mama, I miss the times we use to sit on the patio in the early morning hours drinking coffee and talking about everything or simply nothing at all. I miss our phone calls to each other and hearing your voice on the other end saying, "Hey baby." I cant wait for the day when I can hold your face in my hands and see your loving eyes looking back at me. The emptiness left in my soul by your leaving can never be filled and I cope with knowing that a little more each day. My heart aches with missing you. I love you.
January 2, 2014
January 2, 2014
God broke the mold when He made her. Being who she was, made a life long impression on me. She was a truely, truely beautiful person. Those lucky enough to have known her, she was and is a Blessing!
January 2, 2014
January 2, 2014
May your light shine forever. Still missing you
January 2, 2014
January 2, 2014
she was a lot like my grandmother. i miss her too. i used to like to listen to them speak french. she was very accepting of the family drama. she accepted things coming from a generation that for the most part rejects a lot of things.. larry knows what i am talking about.

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March 16
March 16
Good morning and Happy 94th Birthday !!!!. I don't know if you'd still be here with us, I like to think you would be, so much has changed, and yet somethings remain the same. I'm trying so hard to make the best of where I am in life, it's just a bit harder now with Mim gone; it just seems like there's no one here who really understands what it is to miss you as much as I do. Her voice always seemed to bring me so much peace of mind, and I never had to verbalize the reasons I called; she just knew. When you left us, she asked me what she and I would do without you; and now I don't have either of you, and some days it just hurts too much. I love you as much as I ever did, give my love to everyone as they gather around you and celebrate. Keep my place ready at the coffee table, hopefully it won't be too long until I'm part of the laughter again. I can't say enough that I love and miss you.
December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023
I'm moving down the street, it's been rush and run, but I didn't forget you. I marked yesterday in my head while I had my morning coffee, and watched the sun rise to get a jump on the day. 24 years seems like yesterday, it doesn't seem that long since I last saw you and heard your voice. The moving is done, and now to unpack. I still miss you daily...and I'm so very lonesome.
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