CA1113

Houston Chronicle Obituaries, 2/16/2004
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1113)

"Minnie Blake Mooring Stulting Higginbotham", Houston Chronicle Obituaries, 2/16/2004, Houston, Texas

MINNIE BLAKE MOORING STULTING HIGGINBOTHAM was born to John and Laura Josephine Powledge Mooring in Bedias, Texas, February 25, 1904. From age 17 until retirement, she worked for Southwestern Bell where she became the first female supervisor in the Business Office. Min had a great life! She said she'd been blessed to have two wonderful husbands. She outlived Wier Stulting, her husband of 42 years. At age 73 she married Jewel Higginbotham and became a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A testimony to the joys of second love, the Higginbothams' great union lasted 20 years until his death at age 98. She was a faithful, active member of two churches during her life: Bering Memorial United Methodist for 65 years and West University United Methodist for the remaining years. At the age of 92 Minnie helped serve luncheons once a week at church. She didn't consider herself too old to do anything that needed doing. Minnie was a woman who didn't wait for good things to come to her; she made them happen. She was a go-er and a do-er: a life member of the Telephone Pioneers, Past-President of Briar Ladies of the Briar Club, and Past-President of the Houston Credit Women International. Her young-thinking approach attracted friends of all generations. She leaves her stepdaughter, Chris Sale and husband Hershel, who are grateful for her devotion to Mr. Higg; niece Bobbye Bartels and husband Gene; nephews and wives, Jack and Dorothy Mooring, James and Betty Lou Mooring, and Joe Mooring's widow Katherine; great-nieces, great-nephews, step-grandchildren and their families. The family expresses its appreciation to the staff of Holly Hall Retirement Center for the loving care given Minnie during the last five years. In lieu of flowers, you may wish to make a gift in her memory to Holly Hall, a facility supported by churches and individuals, at 8304 Knight Rd, Houston, TX, 77054-3906.