Charleen W. Higginbotham
Charleen W. Higginbotham, 78 of Tipton died on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton. She was born on June 1, 1943 in Marshall, Texas to Robert Reagan Watson & Charlotte Mae (Rape) Wallace. On October 29, 1999 she married Daniel Higginbotham and he preceded her in death on December 27, 2014.
Charleen was a member of First Baptist Church in Tipton. After high school, Charleen attended Indiana State University and graduated from their Registered Nursing program. She spent her career helping new parents as an OB Nurse at Tipton Hospital and later in her career at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. Charleen loved educating new parents and taught several prenatal classes to expecting parents. She enjoyed reading the newspaper to keep up with all the local news and sports, especially football. Charleen was an avid recycler and did her part to help save the environment.
She is survived by two children, Michael Alan Knaflich of Greenwood, Dawn Michelle Spitz and husband Joe of Tipton; grandchildren, R. Gage Knaflich, Zachary J. Spitz, Tyler R. Spitz, and Britany D. Spitz; great-grandchildren, Isabella, Colton, Logan, Parker, and one on the way. Charleen was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Kathy Jo Knaflich.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 19 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Lawrence Hufhand presiding. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will also be on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until service time.
Memorial donations may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251.
Sincere condolences for Charleen’s passing. A very big hug..
Cristiana Knaflich
Thank you!!
My thoughts and prayers for the family. I will miss the conversations we had on the phone.
Thank you!!
Charleen will always hold a very special place in my heart. We shared so many good times, and those are memories I will never forget. Thoughts, Hugs, Prayers and Love to the family.
Thank you!! She held a special place in her heart for you!! Love you!!
So very sorry to hear about your Mom, she was a special lady.
Thank you!!
Mom sends her sympathy and her love, as do we. Charleen made the world a brighter place.
Thank you so much!!
Our prayers are with you. -Aunt Libby and Uncle Ozzie & Sons
Thank you all!!
I worked with Charleen at Riverview Hospital. She oriented me to the maternity center when I started working there. Charleen was a caring and compassionate nurse. Praying for her family and friends that our Heavenly Father will give you His peace that passes all understanding. I loved Charleen’s smile and laugh. She often talked about her kids. Jesus said He had overcome the world, and that He would go and prepare a place for us in heaven. . Jesus is the way, the truth and the life-no man comes into the Father except by me (Jesus.) love in Christ.
This is so special!! AMEN!!
Momma, I will love and miss you always and forever!! Thank you Jesus that I’ll be with her again one day! In the twinkle of an eye!!