Linda Higginbotham Brookhart

Linda Higginbotham Brookhart, 78, of Macon, MS passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Elderly Care Center in Macon, MS.  A graveside service was held Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Mashulaville Cemetery near Macon, MS with Bro. Steve Galloway officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1380 Livingston Lane, Jackson, MS  39213 or online @www.cancer.org. or ST. Jude Children Research, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN  38105 or online @ ww.stjude.org. Cockrell Funeral Home is honored to be  entrusted with arrangements.

Linda Higginbotham Brookhart was born April 6, 1942 to William and Louie Mae Higginbotham. She graduated from Shuqualak High School, EMCC and attended Mississippi State University. Linda worked as a phlebotomist for the State of Mississippi and later for Lab Corp in Southhaven, MS for many years.  While living in Macon she attended First Baptist Church until she became ill. Mrs. Brookhart is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Brookhart.

Linda is survived by six siblings: Travis Higginbotham (Gary Lois), Leon Higginbotham (Coleene) Nita Royal (Mike), Janice Windham (Phil), Yvonne Barge (David) and Randy Higginbotham (Mona). There are six nieces and nephews, as well as, nine great nieces and nephews to mourn her loss.