Daphne Dahyle Higginbotham

Mrs. Daphne Dahyle Higginbotham,70, passed away Monday, December 19, 2011. She was born in Crowley and grew up in Basile where she graduated High School. She lived most of her life in Lake Charles.

Mrs. Higginbotham worked in the medical field profession for nearly 30 years and was currently employed by Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

She is survived by her three children, Lesa Dayle Higginbotham, James Shannon Higginbotham and wife, Michelle, Michele Trahan and husband Eric all of Lake Charles; one brother, Ralph McClelland of Lake Charles; 6 grandchildren, Ryan Billedeaux, Bethany Trahan, Kamryn Trahan, Abigael Higginbotham, Rachael Higginbotham, and Lauren Higginbotham.

Preceded in death by her husband, James Dale Higginbotham.

A memorial service will be held Friday, December 23, 2011 at 1PM at Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will begin Friday from 12 noon until time of service. Rev. Steve James will officiate. Cremation is entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.