It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Judith Gail Higginbotham Albertson Gaines of Washington, Georgia, born in Elberton, Georgia, who passed away at the age of 72, on October 15, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Joseph Carter Higginbotham, Sr. and Frankie Wadene Poore Higginbotham; and her former life partner Don LeGare Albertson. She is survived by : her sons, Jason LeGare Albertson (Kelly) of Elberton and Scott Glenn Albertson of Taylors, SC; her grandsons, Austin Albertson and Kip Albertson; her husband Richard Strouther Gaines, III; her children, Thomas Gaines (Courtney) of Cumming, Heather Kolodin (Adam) of Canton and Richie Gaines (Jane) of Atlanta; her grandchildren, Alexis, Peyton, Sophia, Rylee, Zoe', Jeffrey and Jezell; and her siblings, Barbara H. Fortson (Ron) of Hartwell and Joe Higginbotham, Jr. (Cathy Gibson) of Elberton. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Flowers are accepted and contributions may be made in her memory to Fortsonia Baptist Church, 2616 Washington Highway, Elberton, GA 30635 or to T.J. & Friends Foundation, PO Box 6161, Elberton, GA 30635.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory