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Mattie Oveta Tabor Higginbotham (1919-2010) TX
SAN ANGELO Mattie Oveta Tabor Higginbotham passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, in Shannon Medical Center at age 91. Oveta was born Feb. 11, 1919, to Whit and Mattie Kilgore Tabor in Coleman, Texas. She grew up on the family farm near Talpa during the Great Depression. She always said they were very lucky, because they had plenty to eat on the farm, but new shoes were only purchased once or twice a year. She loved to play tennis and Oveta played singles and doubles with her sister, Laura. Unfortunately, they only had one tennis racket, but they always could borrow a second one for the doubles' set. She had a strong serve and played most of her life, even with her granddaughters. Oveta married Floyd Higginbotham Dec. 30, 1935, in Abilene, and they lived outside Paint Rock on the family farm and ranch for 60 years. She helped with all aspects of running a farm and ranch from raising a large garden to herding the livestock. After Floyd's death in 1983, she ran the family business and continued to, along with her daughters, until her death. Floyd always said that Oveta was his best help. After moving to Paint Rock, Oveta was active at First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She would study and work all week on the lesson and was always prepared to teach her class. In addition, she served as president of the Paint Rock Study Club, Homemakers and Senior Citizens clubs. Oveta loved people and tried to help those who were less fortunate than she. She moved to San Angelo in 1999, into Rio Concho Patio Homes and enjoyed playing 42 dominoes among other games. She was always very competitive and loved all games. Oveta joined First Baptist Church of San Angelo and became active in her Sunday school class and other activities at the church. Oveta was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd; her parents; two sisters, Laura Loudermilk and Isla Loller; two brothers, Elmo and Lee Tabor; and son-in-law Jim Matthews. Survivors include her two daughters, Judy Matthews and Janie DeLaney and her husband, Graham DeLaney of San Angelo. Also, three granddaughters and their husbands, Melissa and Jim Moylan of Eastland, Natalie and Chuck Arledge of Rockwall and Patty and Mark Walker of Hurst. Also, seven great-grandchildren, Jarred, Josh and Mattie Moylan, Shelby and Collin Arledge and Landon and Colby White; along with a host of nephews, nieces and good friends. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at First Baptist Church of Paint Rock with the Rev. Tony Gruben officiating. Internment will follow in Paint Rock Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be James Loudermilk, Greg Loudermilk, Steve Hoelscher, Ralph Willberg, Craig Biederman and Herb Biederman. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist churches of Paint Rock or San Angelo; Meals for the Elderly; Hospice of San Angelo; or a favorite charity. The family wishes to thank Hospice of San Angelo, the fourth floor nursing staff at Shannon, along with her physicians, Chris McClish, Sabino D'Agostino, Peter Chang and Mike Jones for their kind and comforting care. She will be deeply missed. Family and friends may sign an online register book at johnsons-funeralhome.com.
Mattie Oveta Tabor Higginbotham (1919-2010) TX
SAN ANGELO Mattie Oveta Tabor Higginbotham passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, in Shannon Medical Center at age 91. Oveta was born Feb. 11, 1919, to Whit and Mattie Kilgore Tabor in Coleman, Texas. She grew up on the family farm near Talpa during the Great Depression. She always said they were very lucky, because they had plenty to eat on the farm, but new shoes were only purchased once or twice a year. She loved to play tennis and Oveta played singles and doubles with her sister, Laura. Unfortunately, they only had one tennis racket, but they always could borrow a second one for the doubles' set. She had a strong serve and played most of her life, even with her granddaughters. Oveta married Floyd Higginbotham Dec. 30, 1935, in Abilene, and they lived outside Paint Rock on the family farm and ranch for 60 years. She helped with all aspects of running a farm and ranch from raising a large garden to herding the livestock. After Floyd's death in 1983, she ran the family business and continued to, along with her daughters, until her death. Floyd always said that Oveta was his best help. After moving to Paint Rock, Oveta was active at First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She would study and work all week on the lesson and was always prepared to teach her class. In addition, she served as president of the Paint Rock Study Club, Homemakers and Senior Citizens clubs. Oveta loved people and tried to help those who were less fortunate than she. She moved to San Angelo in 1999, into Rio Concho Patio Homes and enjoyed playing 42 dominoes among other games. She was always very competitive and loved all games. Oveta joined First Baptist Church of San Angelo and became active in her Sunday school class and other activities at the church. Oveta was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd; her parents; two sisters, Laura Loudermilk and Isla Loller; two brothers, Elmo and Lee Tabor; and son-in-law Jim Matthews. Survivors include her two daughters, Judy Matthews and Janie DeLaney and her husband, Graham DeLaney of San Angelo. Also, three granddaughters and their husbands, Melissa and Jim Moylan of Eastland, Natalie and Chuck Arledge of Rockwall and Patty and Mark Walker of Hurst. Also, seven great-grandchildren, Jarred, Josh and Mattie Moylan, Shelby and Collin Arledge and Landon and Colby White; along with a host of nephews, nieces and good friends. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at First Baptist Church of Paint Rock with the Rev. Tony Gruben officiating. Internment will follow in Paint Rock Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be James Loudermilk, Greg Loudermilk, Steve Hoelscher, Ralph Willberg, Craig Biederman and Herb Biederman. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist churches of Paint Rock or San Angelo; Meals for the Elderly; Hospice of San Angelo; or a favorite charity. The family wishes to thank Hospice of San Angelo, the fourth floor nursing staff at Shannon, along with her physicians, Chris McClish, Sabino D'Agostino, Peter Chang and Mike Jones for their kind and comforting care. She will be deeply missed. Family and friends may sign an online register book at johnsons-funeralhome.com.
GoSanAngelo 09/16/2010
Mattie Oveta Tabor Higginbotham (1919-2010) TX
SAN ANGELO Mattie Oveta Tabor Higginbotham passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, in Shannon Medical Center at age 91. Oveta was born Feb. 11, 1919, to Whit and Mattie Kilgore Tabor in Coleman, Texas. She grew up on the family farm near Talpa during the Great Depression. She always said they were very lucky, because they had plenty to eat on the farm, but new shoes were only purchased once or twice a year. She loved to play tennis and Oveta played singles and doubles with her sister, Laura. Unfortunately, they only had one tennis racket, but they always could borrow a second one for the doubles' set. She had a strong serve and played most of her life, even with her granddaughters. Oveta married Floyd Higginbotham Dec. 30, 1935, in Abilene, and they lived outside Paint Rock on the family farm and ranch for 60 years. She helped with all aspects of running a farm and ranch from raising a large garden to herding the livestock. After Floyd's death in 1983, she ran the family business and continued to, along with her daughters, until her death. Floyd always said that Oveta was his best help. After moving to Paint Rock, Oveta was active at First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She would study and work all week on the lesson and was always prepared to teach her class. In addition, she served as president of the Paint Rock Study Club, Homemakers and Senior Citizens clubs. Oveta loved people and tried to help those who were less fortunate than she. She moved to San Angelo in 1999, into Rio Concho Patio Homes and enjoyed playing 42 dominoes among other games. She was always very competitive and loved all games. Oveta joined First Baptist Church of San Angelo and became active in her Sunday school class and other activities at the church. Oveta was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd; her parents; two sisters, Laura Loudermilk and Isla Loller; two brothers, Elmo and Lee Tabor; and son-in-law Jim Matthews. Survivors include her two daughters, Judy Matthews and Janie DeLaney and her husband, Graham DeLaney of San Angelo. Also, three granddaughters and their husbands, Melissa and Jim Moylan of Eastland, Natalie and Chuck Arledge of Rockwall and Patty and Mark Walker of Hurst. Also, seven great-grandchildren, Jarred, Josh and Mattie Moylan, Shelby and Collin Arledge and Landon and Colby White; along with a host of nephews, nieces and good friends. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at First Baptist Church of Paint Rock with the Rev. Tony Gruben officiating. Internment will follow in Paint Rock Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be James Loudermilk, Greg Loudermilk, Steve Hoelscher, Ralph Willberg, Craig Biederman and Herb Biederman. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist churches of Paint Rock or San Angelo; Meals for the Elderly; Hospice of San Angelo; or a favorite charity. The family wishes to thank Hospice of San Angelo, the fourth floor nursing staff at Shannon, along with her physicians, Chris McClish, Sabino D'Agostino, Peter Chang and Mike Jones for their kind and comforting care. She will be deeply missed. Family and friends may sign an online register book at johnsons-funeralhome.com.
Mattie Oveta Tabor Higginbotham (1919-2010) TX
SAN ANGELO Mattie Oveta Tabor Higginbotham passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, in Shannon Medical Center at age 91. Oveta was born Feb. 11, 1919, to Whit and Mattie Kilgore Tabor in Coleman, Texas. She grew up on the family farm near Talpa during the Great Depression. She always said they were very lucky, because they had plenty to eat on the farm, but new shoes were only purchased once or twice a year. She loved to play tennis and Oveta played singles and doubles with her sister, Laura. Unfortunately, they only had one tennis racket, but they always could borrow a second one for the doubles' set. She had a strong serve and played most of her life, even with her granddaughters. Oveta married Floyd Higginbotham Dec. 30, 1935, in Abilene, and they lived outside Paint Rock on the family farm and ranch for 60 years. She helped with all aspects of running a farm and ranch from raising a large garden to herding the livestock. After Floyd's death in 1983, she ran the family business and continued to, along with her daughters, until her death. Floyd always said that Oveta was his best help. After moving to Paint Rock, Oveta was active at First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She would study and work all week on the lesson and was always prepared to teach her class. In addition, she served as president of the Paint Rock Study Club, Homemakers and Senior Citizens clubs. Oveta loved people and tried to help those who were less fortunate than she. She moved to San Angelo in 1999, into Rio Concho Patio Homes and enjoyed playing 42 dominoes among other games. She was always very competitive and loved all games. Oveta joined First Baptist Church of San Angelo and became active in her Sunday school class and other activities at the church. Oveta was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd; her parents; two sisters, Laura Loudermilk and Isla Loller; two brothers, Elmo and Lee Tabor; and son-in-law Jim Matthews. Survivors include her two daughters, Judy Matthews and Janie DeLaney and her husband, Graham DeLaney of San Angelo. Also, three granddaughters and their husbands, Melissa and Jim Moylan of Eastland, Natalie and Chuck Arledge of Rockwall and Patty and Mark Walker of Hurst. Also, seven great-grandchildren, Jarred, Josh and Mattie Moylan, Shelby and Collin Arledge and Landon and Colby White; along with a host of nephews, nieces and good friends. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at First Baptist Church of Paint Rock with the Rev. Tony Gruben officiating. Internment will follow in Paint Rock Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be James Loudermilk, Greg Loudermilk, Steve Hoelscher, Ralph Willberg, Craig Biederman and Herb Biederman. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist churches of Paint Rock or San Angelo; Meals for the Elderly; Hospice of San Angelo; or a favorite charity. The family wishes to thank Hospice of San Angelo, the fourth floor nursing staff at Shannon, along with her physicians, Chris McClish, Sabino D'Agostino, Peter Chang and Mike Jones for their kind and comforting care. She will be deeply missed. Family and friends may sign an online register book at johnsons-funeralhome.com.
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