Church Point, La. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Guidry Funeral Home in Church Point, La. for Mrs. Douglas Higginbotham, 70, the former Marie Janell Matte. Mrs. Higginbotham, a native of Church Point and currently a resident of Lafayette, La., died Thursday evening, April 14 at her residence after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Deacon Bryne Winn will conduct the services with interment to be determined by family.

Survivors include her husband, Douglas Higginbotham of Lafayette; a son, Shane Higginbotham and wife Starlet of Branch, La.; a daughter, Pixie Carter and husband Jim of Lafayette, two brothers, John Matte and wife Gloria of Carencro, La. and Willie Matte of Morgan City, La.; a sister, Lola Lyons and husband Windsor of Carencro and two grandchildren, Lauren Carter and fiancé Jonathon Guidry and his son, Braxton Guidry and Cameron Carter-all of Lafayette.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Amire Matte; a son, Clay Higginbotham and a brother and sister, Elvie Matte and Elmire Richard.

The family requested that visiting hours be observed at Guidry Funeral Home from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the services on Tuesday. A recitation of the Rosary will be held there at 1:00 P.M. by Deacon Winn.

Arrangements are being handled by Guidry Funeral Home, Inc.; 219 N. Broadway, Church Point, La. (337) 684-5488. View the obituary and guest book on-line at guidryfuneralhome.com.