Jo Ann Higginbotham

Jo Ann Higginbotham, 86, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 10th. Jo Ann was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully.

Jo Ann was born on November 6th to James Trador and Ada Cain in Buffalo, West Virginia. After graduating from Poca High School, she moved to Columbus, Ohio, to start her family.

When Jo Ann had her son Michael Higginbotham, she decided to dedicate her life to being a fantastic mother. Jo Ann excelled at loving Michael and daughter Carrie Dempsey and supporting them through the many passions and difficulties of their lives; her mission was to improve the lives of others. Jo Ann was our biggest cheerleader and our constant supporter. Our family would not be where it is today if we didn't have Jo Ann as a mother.

Jo Ann was passionate about her home, reading, creating memorable traditions for her family, The Ohio State Buckeyes, and her most loyal companion, Petey, the cat. She had many lifelong friends, including Ken and Bett Cossen, Pat Sagstetter, Stella Craig, Loretta Endicott, and the ladies of her card club of over 40 years.

Jo Ann was predeceased by her parents, siblings: Cleo, Clayton, June, Bonnie Mae, Donna, and daughter-in-law Jill; she is survived by siblings: Jack (Ellen) Trador, James (Neuasa) Trador, Barbara (Johnnie) Muck, Paul (Paula) Cain. Her children: Michael Higginbotham, Carrie (Chuck), Dempsey, Grandchildren: Shaun, Sara (Randy), Courtney, Kyle (Brenna), Great Grandchildren: Gracie, Weston, and Jensen

Visitation Tuesday, April 19, 2022 from 11am until the time of funeral service at 1pm at Newcomer, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Interment to follow at Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, OH.