While it's difficult to put 71 years into a few paragraphs, Janie was a devoted wife, mother to her children, and friend and mentor to many. Her passions were cooking, sewing, and reading a good book. She loved to bake and was an excellent homemaker. You could walk into her home at any time and feel welcome. Anyone that walked into her kitchen knew that if they stuck their hand in the cookie jar, there was a 99[[][[]][[][[]]][[][[]][[][%]]]] chance of something being in there. If she knew you were coming, you would probably smell your favorite baking in the oven. Janie often would cook a meal, and if someone stopped by, offer them food, never mentioning that she was giving up her portion of the meal to feed them. She always said there was plenty, and she made it so. A hard worker, Janie would not sit down unless there was a machine in the house going, cleaning something. She loved to sew, and as her health declined, would sew clothes that were currently too large for her young granddaughters, so that she could have it finished by the time they grew. When reading a book, she would sometimes forget that the characters were fiction and would begin to pray for their calamities.
Janie enjoyed serving both the people around her and her Lord. She was invested in the lives of others. If she knew about the things happening in your life, you would be asked about it later, and you could be sure she prayed about the situation. Together with her husband, Janie fostered 13 youth, treating them as her own. She also served as a pastor's wife for many years. Everyone knew not to call at 10 AM because that was her prayer time. She would often read ahead on her daily bible reading, so that she wouldn't get behind during illnesses or hospital stays. Nurses, doctors, and home health workers walked away from her having heard of God's goodness and faithfulness.
While we will cherish these memories and mourn her loss, we are comforted in knowing that she is now at her final destination, free of the cares and pains of this life, resting peacefully with the Lord.
Condolences(8)
Nathaniel Shaw
Huntington, TX Monday, September 13, 2021 I was blessed to know Sis. Higdon. Jesus is greater than any Mountain. Now you are God's property. Now your no pain. God bless the Higdon Family.Yes the answer is on the way. Thank you Lord.
Bro. Shaw
The millers
Sunday, September 12, 2021 Bro Higdon iam so sorry to hear that sis highdon passing we are here for you love youClarence & Patricia Malota
Muldoon, TX Saturday, September 11, 2021 Sorry for your loss Uncle Johnny. She was loved by all who knew her!Butch and Gloria Higdon
Beaumont, TX Friday, September 10, 2021 We are so very sorry for your loss.Artie Gaston
Onalaska, TX Thursday, September 9, 2021 Love and prayers for the Higdon family. Sis Higdon will truely be missed.Kimberly Walker
ONALASKA, TX Thursday, September 9, 2021 Sis Higdon was a wonderful person with a kind, loving spirit. She always made me feel at home. I send my heartfelt prayers to her husband, children and all their families. She is definitely in the arms of the Lord.Darrell Longino
Goodrich, TX Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Johnny, Donna and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife Mrs. Janie.our prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.
Darrell and Donna Longino
Mary Liller
Glen Gardner, NJ Monday, September 6, 2021 God so graciously allowed our paths to cross @ 58 years ago. I could have never asked for a better friend. Through all of life's ups and downs we have remained best friends. I will greatly miss her, but feel assured we will some day meet again. In a land where we'll never grow old, never be sick, and never have the sorrow we feel today. My sincere sympathy to all of the family that she was so proud of and loved so very much!