Mildred Higginbottom

Mildred Higginbottom, age 88, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Anderson County Hospital Long Term Care in Garnett. She was born in Humboldt, Kansas, on October 29, 1923, to Levi F. and Agnes Mary (Gibbons) Showalter. She lived her entire life in Anderson County. She attended country schools before going to Garnett High School. She graduated from Stewart Beauty Academy in 1948. She owned and operated Millie's Beauty Shop in her home until 1974. She later worked for Warner Manufacturing at the Ottawa and Garnett garment plants and retired in March of 1998. Millie liked to garden. She also enjoyed the bus trips to the casino. She loved to do for other people that needed help. Millie married Virgil Higginbottom at Bentonville, Arkansas on December 26, 1951. He preceded her in death on November 10, 1991. She was also preceded by her parents, and brothers Harry, Paul and Fred Showalter. She is survived by her son Fred Welborn of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; grandson Eric Welborn of Norman, Oklahoma; and great grandson Matthew Welborn of Norman, Oklahoma. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 4, 2012, at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Garnett Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and left in care of the funeral home.