Esther Brown Higginbotham

Esther Brown Higginbotham, age 93, a longtime resident of Marietta, GA passed away peacefully on June 22, 2021. Known as “Granma Esther” to her many grandchildren and great-grands or the “Littles” as she sweetly called them. She was born in Wichita, KS, attended Sheridan High School in Wyoming and was a graduate of Phillips University (Enid, OK) majoring in Journalism. Esther B worked as a Recreation Leader, Girl Scout Director, Kindergarten Teacher at Holy Trinity Lutheran; Faith Lutheran; and Eastside Baptist Churches. She gave 26 years of committed and dedicated service in her career as a Cobb County Child Protective Services and Probation Officer for the State of Georgia. Esther was also known for her “Rent-A-Grandmother” and supervising many children in court ordered home visits. She was a CASA Volunteer for afterschool programs and faithful member of the Women’s Fellowship Circle at John Knox Presbyterian Church. She also played the French horn in the Marietta Community Symphony. Her love and commitment to her family and friends was endless. Esther worked a second job as a librarian to help her sons’ get through college and always had an open door policy hosting those traveling from out of town. She loved organizing and giving individualized theme parties as well as writing stories for friends and family. Her warm heart and generous love was given openly to those that knew her. She will be missed immensely but her kind and loving example of how to live a happier and more charitable life will be remembered by all. Esther is survived by sons: James L Tamarack, Savannah, GA, Dr. Bruce (Linda) Higginbotham, Anderson Island, WA, Gary (LeAnn) Higginbotham, Cumming, GA; nephew: Robert (Linda) Bailey, St. Joseph Township, WI; daughter-in-law: Nancy Tamarack, Savannah, GA; 15 grandchildren; Lea Marie (David) Tamarack, Dai Mar (Heidi) Tamarack, Jon Higginbotham, Joshua (Maranda) Higginbotham, David (Erica) Higginbotham, Matthew (Janette) Higginbotham, Melody (Tom) Jensen, Ben (Sarah) Higginbotham, Daniel Higginbotham, Hannah Higginbotham, AnnaLea Higginbotham, Jenean (Kevin) Waterhouse, Alan (Crystal) Higginbotham, Janessa Higginbotham, Alyssa Higginbotham, and 23 great grandchildren; sister: Lorna (Jimmy Regan) Eakin, Greenwood, SC; brother: Donald (Jerri) Brown, Lomita, CA; sisters-in-law: Laura Higginbotham, Macon, GA, Beatrice Entrekin, Easley, SC, and numerus nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry Rd SE Marietta, GA on Saturday, July 17th at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to John Knox Presbyterian Church, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Eggleston-Scottish Rite) or MUST Ministries. A reception in the Fellowship Hall will be held immediately following the service.