Susan J. Higginbotham, 58, of Liverpool passed away Saturday, November 29, 2008, following an automobile accident. She was born on Wellesley Island and lived in Liverpool most of her life. Susan received her Bachelor Degree from University of Buffalo and her Masters Degree from Syracuse University. She taught Business Education at C. W. Baker High School Baldwinsville for over 35 years retiring this past year. She was currently a House Director at Kappa Kappa Gamma at Syracuse University. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Fineview.

Susan was predeceased by her husband Hershel R. Higginbotham.

Survivors: two daughters, Carrie Higginbotham of Baldwinsville and Lindsay Higginbotham of Liverpool; a step-son Ray Higginbotham, Jr. of Memphis, TN; her mother, Jean Lindsey of Wellesley Island; her twin sister, Sally Hartman of Liverpool and sister, Carol Barton of Clayton; a brother, Douglas Lindsey of Stewartstown, PA; a granddaughter, Mariah Ellithorpe of Baldwinsville; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be 2-6pm Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville. Private services will be at the convenience of the family.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Mariah Ellithorpe's College Fund C/O James Barton, 17208 Barton Lane, Clayton, NY 13624