Patty Ann Higginbotham Mazzu, 66, of Fannett, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont after a tough three month battle with cancer.

She was born July 16, 1943, to Beatrice and Amalce Higginbotham in Church Point, Louisiana. The family later moved to Holmwood, Louisiana area. Patty graduated from Bell City High School with a class of twelve seniors. 

She met Tom on a blind date in January of 1962.  After dating for two years; they were married February 1, 1964, and to this marriage, Ken was born three years later in 1967.  Patty worked in the Savings and Loan Industry starting with Beaumont Savings and Loan and later spent most of her employment time with First Federal Savings and Loan Association. 

She was an excellent cook, homemaker and enjoyed working in her flower garden.  Patty spent a lot of her time at the beach with her family and friends; but the last several years, she enjoyed cruises and trips to the Caribbean.  Patty especially enjoyed playing Boo-ray with Pop and her brothers and taking trips to the Casinos with family and friends.  She enjoyed getting together with the “Hood” friends and “Beachie” buddies.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Beatrice and Amalce Higginbotham; brother, Darrell Higginbotham; and nephews, Josh and Jason Higginbotham.

Survivors include her husband of forty-six years, Tom Mazzu; son, Ken Mazzu; brothers, Gerald, Bernard, Ferlin, and Ronald Higginbotham; sisters-in-law, Eloise (Hobbie), Margaret and Joyce Higginbotham, and their families; and mother-in-law, Jetta Mazzu.  Additional family members include, Pat and Jim Rigamonti, Marilyn and Rick McClory, Debbie and Tommy Ellison, Margaret and Steve Thompson, Ed Mazzu and Tim Higley; and several nieces and nephews.

In loving memory of God’s precious gift to us, who enriched our daily lives for sixty-six short years as a beautiful, loving, caring, devoted wife and mother.  We will deeply miss her graceful presence and guiding wisdom so dear to us.  Eternal peaceful rest grant unto her, Oh Lord.

Her memorial service will be 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2010, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.  A family committal will be at Broussard’s Crematorium.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726.