Linda Kathryn Higginbotham, age 81, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at the Warrensburg Manor.

She was born September 25, 1940, in Warrensburg, Missouri to Francis Moore and Marie (Easterwood) Moore.

Linda and Fred were united in marriage on June 1, 1958 and spent 64 wonderful years together.

She is survived by her husband Fred Higginbotham II; sons Fred Higginbotham III (Cathy) and Russ Higginbotham (Mary Kay); grandchildren Wass, Colton, Lacy, Dillon, Rocky, Jessi, Lacey, Ashleigh, Ian, Megan, and Melanie; and 15 great-grandchildren

Linda retired from FCC in 2001, after which, she and Fred returned to the farm in Warrensburg. She loved helping and giving tips to Fred on planting their garden and flowers. She also loved cooking and baking with Fred.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents Francis and Marie Moore; one son Allen Higginbotham; and one brother Willis Dale Moore.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home at 617 N Maguire St., Warrensburg, Missouri.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children and may be left in care of the funeral home.