Mary Ann Higginbotham

Mary Ann Higginbotham, 68, of Springfield, passed away on June 22, 2018 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. On March 20, 1982, she married her loving husband, Larry, and they shared 36 wonderful years of marriage. Mary Ann was a graduate of Missouri Baptist School of Nursing and received her BSN at Drury University. Mary Ann was a dedicated nurse for 45 years, retiring from Mercy Health System in 2016 after 34 years of service. Her loving spirit and compassion for others continues after her death, with the donation of her brain to Parkinson’s research.

She is survived by her loving husband, Larry; daughter, Michelle St. John, Springfield; daughter Beth Higginbotham, Portland, OR; son Bill Higginbotham, Leland, NC; granddaughter, Taylor St. John, grandsons, Walt and Gabe Higginbotham; brothers, Charles and James Hobbs; and her loyal dog, Gracie.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Hobbs.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, June 29, 2018, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Springfield. Visitation with family and friends will be immediately after.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s research at Washington University. Checks should be made out to Washington University, with “For Dr. Perlmutter’s Parkinson’s disease research” written on the memo line. Mail to the following address: Susan Donovan Administrative Professional Movement Disorders, Dept. of Neurology Washington University School of Medicine Box 8111, 660 So. Euclid Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110

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