Betty Louise Higdon

She was born in Chalybeate Springs, Louisiana, the eldest of three daughters, to the late Willie and Lillie Mae Russell Burt.

Betty went to school in Rocky Mount, Louisiana and graduated high school in Benton, Louisiana.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Higdon, in 1987, and son, Greg Higdon, in 1990.

Betty loved her family with all her heart and soul. She was a devoted mother, who raised two loving sons and one daughter. Betty was an accomplished artist and taught herself to play the piano and played by ear. Betty enjoyed playing the piano at family reunions and other events for her son and daughter to sing. Mom also enjoyed playing the accordion at random times. Betty was a docent at Laguna Gloria Art Museum for years and loved taking others on tours of the property. Betty was above all, kind, patient, loving and incredibly loyal. Betty taught her children how to act by modeling all these traits in her own life.

After Melvin’s unexpected death in 1987, Betty fought to save what her husband had fought so hard to achieve. She managed the finances and the rental properties and went to work full time for the Texas Agricultural Statistics Service. Even after her son, Greg, passed unexpectedly in 1990, she continued to fight through her grief with perseverance and great strength. Betty worked for over 30 years for the Texas Agricultural Statistics Service taking great pride in calling farmers throughout the state and building relationships with them in order to complete the surveys. Betty’s greatest pride and joy came in spending time with her three granddaughters, Tristan, Lissy and Keely. They lovingly called her “Sugar”. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Betty leaves behind to love and cherish her memory, her son, Rodney Higdon, Austin; daughter, Melonie Martinez (Mario), Georgetown; granddaughters, Tristan Pulido (Miguel), Annelisa Martinez, Keely Martinez, and her great grandchildren, Miguel III and Natalia Pulido. Her sisters, Nellie Abresch (Bob), Austin; Bonnie Solomon (Harry), Bossier City, Louisiana; and many other beloved nieces and nephews.

Betty and her family wish to thank the staff at The Delaney at Georgetown Village; Dovey Garton, with Health Pro Heritage Therapy and Tranquility Hospice (nurse Jen and caregiver Britney); for their exceptional love, care and devotion that was given to Betty in the final years of her life. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, you have truly been the hands of God.

A visitation for Betty will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North Interstate 35, Pflugerville, TX 78660. A funeral service will occur Saturday, August 13, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. A committal service will follow after the service at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com for the Higdon family.