Selma C. Biggs

1930 - 2011

Selma C. Biggs obituary, 1930-2011, Leesville, LA

BORN

1930

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Hixson Funeral Home

508 South Fifth Street

Leesville, Louisiana

Selma Biggs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 26, 2011.

Selma C. Biggs, 80, of Leesville, LA., passed away on Friday, August 26, 2011

Mrs. Biggs was a member of First United Methodist Church in Leesville. Mrs. Biggs worked as a homemaker most of her life. Instead of a college degree she received her PHT (putting hubby through) medical school.

She was preceded in death by her Daughter: Catherine Diane Biggs; Parents: W.T. and Alma Copes; Sisters: Patsy Stout and Evelyn Patrick.

Mrs. Biggs is survived by her loving husband of 61 years Dr. Otis Biggs of Leesville; Son: William Henley Biggs of Cotton Valley, LA.; Daughter: Elizabeth "Beth" Berry and husband John A. Berry of Mandeville, LA.; Granddaughter: Virginia Selma Berry of Mandeville.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 28, 2011 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Funeral Service will be Monday August 29, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Brother Hank Hamilton will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville.

Memorials may be made in honor of Mrs. Selma Biggs to First United Methodist Church of Leesville or Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries 2101 Hwy. 80 Haughton, LA 71037.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfh.com

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September 1, 2011

Wendy Siegel

Dear Beth, my heart goes out to your and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you.

August 29, 2011

Beth,
So sorry to hear about your mom passing away. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers. Take care. Angie Smith Magee and family

August 29, 2011

Ted & Melanie Ledet

Dr. Biggs, Beth, and Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Selma was truly a Southern Belle, and brought Heaven to Earth to all she came in contact with.

August 29, 2011

Liz Holmes

Dr. Biggs, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this trying time. Ms. Selma was a very special lady and I am blessed to have known her. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

August 28, 2011

Celina Echols

Dear Beth, May God bless you and your family during this very difficult time. Shalom, Celina Echols, co-worker

August 28, 2011

Lisa Berry Franklin

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mrs. Biggs was a wonderful, sweet lady who will be missed in our community.
God Bless You.

August 28, 2011

Beth and Family,
I watched the video about your mom. She was a beautiful and obviously very loved lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this hard time, Beth and Charles Wadlington

August 28, 2011

Jonathan Williams

Dr. Biggs, William, Beth, and family, thoughts and prayers are with you
during this difficult time. When I think of Mrs. Biggs, she and Dr. Biggs were huge supporters of the LHS band Dept., and faithful supporters of their First United Methodist church Leesville, Love and prayers.

August 28, 2011

Laken Ellis

Mrs. Berry, Mr. John, and Virginia,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you during this difficult time. Love you all!

August 28, 2011

Cheryl Edwards

To Selma's husband, children, and granddaughter:
I am so sorry for your loss. As I looked through the photographs, I saw a happy and loving woman, and a woman who brought happiness to others. I pray that you will find comfort from your memories of her. I will pray for your strength to help you through this more difficult time.
With sympathy,
Cheryl Edwards (friend of Beth)

August 28, 2011

You must have beautiful memories of this sweet lady. I use to call her "sweet Sel" years ago when she was a volunteer at Byrd Hosp., and I worked the ER for many years. God be with you all.--Maria Krebsbach

August 28, 2011

Jana Windham Burford

I did not know Mrs. Biggs. However, I am very blessed to know Billy. I cut his hair for several years at his home in Cotton Valley. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

August 28, 2011

Trina Haymon

Mrs. Selma was truly a southern belle. The dedication of her and Dr. Biggs to each other will always be a shining example to those of us that knew them. My sympathies and prayers to the family.

August 28, 2011

Moskau Family

Dr. Biggs, Beth, John & Virginia,
We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Biggs was an amazing woman that adored her family so much. Her face would light up everytime one of you walked into the room. Our family feels very Blessed to have shared in some of those memories with you all.
If you need anything, please know we are here for you. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and Prayers. God Bless.

August 28, 2011

Moskau Family

August 28, 2011

Deborah McCarthy

Dear Beth, My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 27, 2011

Heloise Morgan

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

August 27, 2011

Jerry Jeane

Mrs. Biggs was always a classy lady and true example of dedication to her family.

August 27, 2011

Lori Brocato LeBlanc

Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. May you all be able to rest in God's peace.

August 27, 2011

Mary Banbury

Beth, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Take care.

August 27, 2011

Paul & Tommy

Beth and family: my deepest sympathy. Words cannot express any feelings at this time. Know all of you are in our prayers.

August 27, 2011

Richelle Acosta

Beth, my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

August 27, 2011

Shirley Jacob

Dr. Biggs, Beth, John, and Virginia,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. I know that Mrs. Biggs will always hold a special place in your hearts, and the memories she has given you will bring peace and joy in the days ahead. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

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