Loretta M. Higginbotham's Obituary
Loretta M. Higginbotham (nee Wallace), age 83, passed away peacefully May 5, 2023. She was born on June 21, 1939, in Middleburg Heights, Ohio to the late James and Jewell Wallace (nee Max). Loretta was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Higginbotham, and her children: Beatrice Hall, Brian Baechle, and Laura Baechle, and her siblings: Alvin, James, Clarence, Edward, Anna, Albert, and Robert. Loretta enjoyed gardening, camping, the ocean, bingo, flea markets, garage sales in her leisure time. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
Loretta will be deeply missed by her family. Loving mother of Bernard (Pam) Baechle, Brenda Sundy, and Beverly (Don) Barcy; cherished grandmother of Jimi, Matthew, Rick, Nathan, Jessie, Sara, and Brian; adored great-grandmother of Hayley, Mikayla, Aspen, AJ, Ella, and Rose; dear sister of Dick, Gene, and Betty; sister-in-law of Eileen; and a host of extended family and dear friends.
Visitation and funeral ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Chapel, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070. Visitation hours are 10am-12pm followed by a funeral ceremony at 12 noon. The family welcomes you to join them at a reception in Loretta’s honor immediately following interment at Sunset Chapel – lower level.
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