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Obituary For Hattie O. Hightower
Ms. Hattie O. Hightower, age 96, of Lanett, AL, entered into heavenly eternal rest on July 6, 2025 at EAMC-Opelika, AL.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Hattie O. Hightower will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. EST in the sanctuary of the Pilgrim Baptist Church, 420 North 12th Avenue, Lanett, Alabama, 36863.
Interment will follow in the Pinehill Cemetery, 2235 22nd Avenue, SW, Lanett, Alabama 36863.
Public viewing will be held Monday, July 14, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. EST until 6:00 p.m. EST at the M. W. Lee Mortuary.
A TIME TO BE BORN
Hattie Hightower, the daughter of the late Harry and
Nancy Huguley, was born on August 23, 1928, in Chambers
County, Alabama.
A TIME TO WORSHIP
She accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Evening
Spring Baptist Church of Lanett, Alabama, under the
leadership of Pastor Elijah Jackson. She served on the Usher
Board, Culinary Committee and in the Choir.
A TIME TO WORK
Hattie worked for West Point Stevens for many years until
retirement.
A TIME TO LOVE
She met and fell in love with Joe Frank Hightower, and later,
they united in holy matrimony.
A TIME TO DEPART
On Sunday, July 6, 2025, she entered eternal rest at the East
Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, surrounded
by her loved ones. Hattie is preceded in death by her parents,
husband Joe Frank Hightower and a host of siblings
A TIME TO MOURN
A lifetime of wonderful memories are left to her children,
Gloria (Johnny) Hill, Roland (Irene) Huguley, Toney (San)
Talley, Charles (Tina) Talley, Cynthia Huguley, Rita (Sevelta)
Bass, Joseph (Merilyn) Hightower, and Tracie (Victor)
Lockhart; a niece that she reared as her own, Ollie Lewis; three
grandchildren whom she reared as her own, Larry Huguley,
Takia Huguley and Keon Huguley; 24 grandchildren, 62
great-grandchildren, and 25 great-great-grandchildren; a host
of nieces and nephews; and special friends, Velma Barnes,
Barbara Booker Demry, Rosemary P-Henderson, and Paulette
Pollard.
Funeral arrangements by M. W. Lee Mortuary.
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Patricia Baah sent Beautiful Dreams for Hattie O. Hightower - July 14, 2025
HaroldHuguleyIII sent Pink Tribute Spray for Hattie O. Hightower - July 14, 2025
KimberlyCampbell sent The Peace Lily for Hattie O. Hightower - July 11, 2025
Though words cannot heal the pain, may the memories be a guiding light, bringing comfort and strength during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences, may love surround and uplift you.
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We send our heartfelt condolences from the Drakes family.
To the family, my family.. Ms Hattie will always be loved and remembered by her love and kindness she has always shown me.. No matter how much time was between us, she still had that same love and smile that will forever remain in my heart ♥️ I love you mother Hattie, you and Joe Frank took me in and treated me like I was one of your own, and I will never forget that 🙏 So, take your rest, and peacefully sleep in paradise ❤️ Love, Joyce (Paula) & Chris Waller ❤️
Heartfelt Sympathy, Blessings and L💓ve to The Entire Family, Church Family and Friends. Praying God's Strength, Comfort and HIS Peace Be Unto You ALLLL💕💓💕
My deepest sympathy to the family. Mrs. Hattie was a sweet lady. She had a life well lived. My prayers are with all of you. ❤️
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Traci - Our thoughts and prayers are continually with you and your family. Love, Cheryl and Mrs. Champion
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Sending prayers and love to the Hightower family. May God comfort you in this season! Sandy and Laurie Jones
She was such a very SWEET lady. Praying for strength for the family. GOD BLESS, KATHYE SCOTT & FAMILY
I am truly sorry for your loss my my dear cousin I pray the God strengthen you in this time of need I LOVE ❤️ YOU GUYS
Praying for strength for the family.
Sending prayers and condolences to the entire family during this time of sorrow, may God comfort and strengthen you all.
Sending 🙏🏽🙏🏽s & Condolences to the Family✝️ RIH Mrs. Hattie
My prayers and condolences goes out for the Hightower Clan, extended family, friends, and community. "Mama Hattie" effectionally known as "our Miss Hattie will be greatly missed. 🙏🏾❤️
Drflorajackson Praying for comfort and strength during your time of sorrow known this lady for a very long time, taught me how to sing correctly, so Rip sweet lady
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