Mariwana Joellen Higginbotham Obituary
We announce the death of Mariwana Joellen Higginbotham of Buffalo, West Virginia, who passed away on August 15, 2026, at the age of 71. Mariwana will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mariwana Joellen Higginbotham to pay them a last tribute.
Mariwana will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Mariwana will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Mariwana’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eugene Cossin and Maryann Cossin; her husband Gary Lee Higginbotham, Sr.; and her sister Ava Donna Buck. She is survived by: her sons, Joseph Ezra "Jody" Higginbotham of Buffalo and Daniel Boone "Boonie" Higginbotham of Buffalo. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
