Obituary of Freida M. Hightower

Freida M. Hightower was born on January 5th 1932 in Overton and passed away at the age of 84 in Longview on July 23, 2016. She was a graduate of Overton High School and also of Stephen F. Austin University. During the 1970's, she was an English teacher in both El Paso and Lubbock where she was also published essayist. Freida loved playing the piano and helping people whenever she could and later turned this passion into a career in nursing. She was a kind soul who taught us all how to love deeply and always made sure we put the Lord first. She was magnanimous, eager to do kind things, warm-hearted and understanding, intelligent and fair. She was selfless and unpretentious. She prayed without ceasing and gave thanks in everything. Freida is preceded in death by her husband of over 35 years, Billy James Hightower, her daughter, Tammy R. Baker, her son, John Fry and her 2 brothers and a sister. She is survived by a son, 4 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. A visitation will begin at 9am, followed by a celebration of life at 10am on Saturday, July 30th at Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home in Overton.