Nina Pearl Higginbotham, age 88, formerly of Joplin, passed away at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Altoona, Kansas.
Nina was born June 15, 1928 in Miami, Oklahoma to the late Albert Wasson and Ninnie Reeves Wasson and had lived in the Joplin area most of her life before moving to Altoona ten years ago.
She owned and operated two restaurants in Joplin, Rex and Nina's and Tumble Inn for several years. She also owned and operated the former Higginbotham Grocery for several years. Nina served as treasurer and sexton at Hornet Cemetery for many years. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Nina married C.R.'Rex' Higginbotham on July 1, 1961 in Joplin. He preceded her in death on December 21, 1995.
She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tammy Mahan; a great granddaughter, Faith Ann; one sister, Susie; and a brother, Jimmy Wasson.
Survivors include a daughter, Jodi Ketron, Joplin; grandchildren, Tracy Mitchell, Terri Farmer, Shawna Ketron; one brother, Monroe Wasson, Altoona; a sister, Stella Waller, Council Grove, Missouri; great grandchildren, Aaron Stiber, Matt Stiber, Drew Mitchell, Gabriele Christophel, Felisha Drake; and nine great great grandchildren.
Graveside services are planned for Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Hornet Cemetery. Rick Tracy will officiate. Pallbearers will be Robert Edwards, Zack Mahaffey, Wyatt Raida, Larry Raida, Hunter Mahaffey, Jesse Mahaffey and Rod Wasson.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
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