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Althea Beatmann Higgs

d. February 24, 2021

Althea Beatmann Higgs

Althea Beatmann Higgs, age 87, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021 surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home in Gulfport, MS. Althea was born in New Orleans on January 19, 1934 to Harold and Margaret Beatmann. She graduated in 1952 from the Academy of the Holy Angels, where she excelled in school and on the softball team. In 1958, Althea married James W. Higgs of Natchez and raised three children in Arabi, LA. The family spent most weekends fishing, picnicking and camping on their property on the Jordan River. Althea and Jim retired to Carriere, MS in 1980 where they spent most of their time fishing, picking blueberries and traveling with their son, Michael to competitions with his prize winning Santa Gertrudis bulls. Althea was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed being with her family the most and hosting big family Christmases in the country. Mrs. Higgs is proceeded in death by her parents Harold and Margaret Beatmann, her husband, James W. Higgs, and her sister, Mildred Beatmann Bradford. Survivors include daughters, Susan Higgs Garrett Swear of Gulfport and Dixie Higgs Griffin of Petal, son, Michael Higgs (Lina) of Galveston, TX. Grandchildren include, Lindsey Garrett Brennan (Jared), Ashley Garrett Thomas, Mary Griffin, Ben Higgs, Leo Higgs and great-grandson, Mason James Gee. Prayer service will be held Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 6:00pm, Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport. Visitation with the family will begin at 5:00pm. Private interment at the Biloxi National Cemetery in April. The family would like to thank Dr. Andrew Peterson and Kindred Hospice for the excellent care and kindness during those final days. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Higgs family.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

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Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home - 15th Street

1726 15th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Starts at 6:00 pm

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home - 15th Street

1726 15th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501

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