Geraldine V. Hightower, 91 of Marianna, died Tuesday May 28, 2013 in Presbyterian Senior Care. She was born February 28, 1922, in Prudence WV the daughter of the late Goldie and Edward Higginbotham. Also deceased are her husband James Hightower, a son Robert, as well as her siblings, Rose, Mary, Edna, Aubrey, and Louis. Surviving are her children William "Sickle" Smith (Vickie Patterson) of Washington, Sharon (Lennie) Willis of Washington, and Lynette (James "Snap") Malloy of Marianna, grandchildren, and many great and great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received Friday in the Nichol Funeral Home 1873 East Maiden St Washington from 12 to 2p.m. Friday May 31, 2013 with funeral services being held at 2:00p.m. with the Rev. Lance B. Whitlock officiating. Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery.