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Pauline Higginbotham Rash

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Pauline Higginbotham Rash
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Pauline Higginbotham Rash, 88, of Orange, died Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown of First Baptist Church of Mauriceville and Reverend Damon Bickham of First Baptist Church of Deweyville. A Graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, at Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

Born in San Augustine County, Texas on April 6, 1923, Pauline was the daughter of Sam and Eula Mae Davis Higginbotham. She was the mother of 14 children and she worked at Mauriceville school. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Mauriceville, where she worked in the nursery and worked in every Vacation Bible School. She was a wonderful mother, wife, and friend, and she never met a stranger.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Thomas Rash; daughters, Frances Ann Rash Hanks and LaVerne Rash; and son, Paul James Rash.

Pauline is survived by her daughters, Mona Rae Lindemann, Annie Mae Rogers, Bettie Marie Rogers, Carolyn Ann Ratcliff, and Donna Kaye Merriman, all of Mauriceville, Polly Ann Roy and Christine Broussard of Orange; and sons, Thomas Ray Rash, Jerry Wayne Rash, and James Earl Rash, all of Mauriceville.

She is also survived by 26 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille Calk; brothers, Sam Higginbotham, Floyd Higginbotham, Joe Higginbotham; and sisters, Dorothy Kelley, Peggy Shannon, and Katherine McCauley.

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Anonymous July 23, 2011
Mr.& Mrs Larry Roy She will always be in heaven looking down on you. Just remember she loved yaw with all her heart..##imported-begin##Liz Fitzgerald##imported-end##
Anonymous July 22, 2011
so sorry betty love you pambo.##imported-begin##pamela @ jerry scott##imported-end##
Anonymous July 22, 2011
Betty, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.##imported-begin##Darlene Witt##imported-end##
Anonymous July 22, 2011
I am so sorry about the loss of your mother I remember them both growing up in Mauriceville our prayers are with you all. God Bless the family at this time.##imported-begin##lola smith##imported-end##
Anonymous July 22, 2011
To the Wilbur Rogers Family, We are so sorry about the death of your mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Our prayers and love will be with you in our absence. Love, David and Linda Bennett##imported-begin##David & Linda Bennett##imported-end##
Anonymous July 22, 2011
hi there is not much that anyone can say right now that will give you the comfort you need it well come in time but alway no she is home with god. love you very much. this for all but for sis and dodo for all the things you two did love you gayla##imported-begin##gaya mckee##imported-end##
Anonymous July 22, 2011
May God hold all of the family in his loving hands during this difficult time. God Bless.##imported-begin##Donna and Darrell##imported-end##
Anonymous July 22, 2011
To the Rash family, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during your time of grief.##imported-begin##Judy Preston##imported-end##
Anonymous July 21, 2011
My sincere condolences for your loss. She was a great lady and will be remembered with love by all. I will never forget the great care she gave my daughter Jennifer when I was driving the school bus##imported-begin##Dee Brown##imported-end##
Anonymous July 21, 2011
I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a very sweet and kind soul. My condolences to your family.##imported-begin##Cheryl Quaid##imported-end##
Anonymous July 21, 2011
Dondon, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.##imported-begin##Elissa Kern##imported-end##
Anonymous July 21, 2011
Donna and Curtis I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with and your family##imported-begin##Margarett Boyce##imported-end##
Anonymous July 20, 2011
Im so sorry for your loss, I can remember Ms.Rash and my granny Bernice Richardson drinking coffee on my grannys front porch, and talking about cooking something. She will always be remembered.##imported-begin##Tisha Perry Salter##imported-end##
Anonymous July 20, 2011
Donna & Curtis, We are so sorry for your lost, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Just know your Mom is in a better place now.##imported-begin##Ray & Carol Little##imported-end##
Anonymous July 20, 2011
Tommy and Tooter, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. Will keep you in my prayers. Norma Addison##imported-begin##Norma Addison##imported-end##
Anonymous July 20, 2011
Grandma I love and miss you! Too bad you didn't make it to see the arrival of your great great grandson on august 6! I know your in a better place.##imported-begin##Kayla Suggett##imported-end##
Anonymous July 20, 2011
Sorry for your loss. May God give you the comfort that you seek during this time. Know He is always there for you.##imported-begin##Renee' Peveto##imported-end##
Anonymous July 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in the loss of your dear mother.God takes care of all. Linda Price##imported-begin##Linda Price##imported-end##
Anonymous July 20, 2011
Oh the memories that we all share the "Miller Girls" and the "Rash Kids". Just remember that you have precious memories and that she is in heaven with Mr. Rash and all the others that were there to greet and welcome her. You are in our prayers, Love you##imported-begin##Don and Jennifer Cohenour##imported-end##
Anonymous July 20, 2011
Im very sorry of the passing of Aunt Pauline. to the family, stay togeather as a family. shes in Heaven now with her love ones already there.##imported-begin##Margaret Rash Nelson##imported-end##
Anonymous July 20, 2011
You was a very dear aunt to me..I love you and I will miss you.. mattie##imported-begin##Mattie Eaves##imported-end##
Anonymous July 20, 2011
She will be missed greatly. Our thought and prayers are with you all. Donna if you need anything, don't hesitate.##imported-begin##Kevin WIlley##imported-end##
Anonymous July 20, 2011
So sorry to hear about Mrs. Rash. She was a wonderful lady who always had a smile on her face. My prayers are with each of you during the time ahead.##imported-begin##Linda Lindley##imported-end##
Anonymous July 20, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family, as both of us know how hard it is to loose a mother. Remember all the good times shared with her and know she's no longer in pain or sorry.##imported-begin##Kenneth & Vickie Foxworth##imported-end##
Anonymous July 20, 2011
May GOD give you the ability to cope for the loss of your love one and give you the strength to move forward with lovely memories.##imported-begin##Richelle Jagneaux##imported-end##
Anonymous July 20, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. Her smile will be in my memories always and will surely light up heaven.....Love you all, Patricia##imported-begin##Patricia Peyton Pierce##imported-end##
Anonymous July 20, 2011
So sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Rash. I remember all the good times we had at her house. Especially the fried potatoes and ice tea she would fix for us at lunch. I have never found anyones tea that could match hers. Love and prayers to each and every##imported-begin##Delda Lakey Bergeron##imported-end##