of Clarksville, AR
June 22, 1944 - October 10, 2023
Oshey Lee (Perkins) Higginbotham, 79, a resident of Clarksville, formerly of Huntsville and Rogers, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in Fort Smith.
She was born June 22, 1944 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas to the late Oscar and Oshey Lee (Dotson) Perkins. Oshey spent her working years with Tyson Foods. Her most recent years with Tyson, until her retirement, were spent at their corporate office in Rogers where she worked with the human resource department. Oshey attended the Clarksville Church of Christ. In her spare time, Oshey enjoyed reading, genealogy and traveling with family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Pat Perkins and Hannah Goats.
Survivors include a son, Rodney Wages and wife, Jennifer of Knoxville; a daughter, Cynthia Salinas of Elkins; three grandchildren, Will Wooten and wife, Morgan of Elkins, Wes Wooten and wife, Taea of Elkins and Ryan Wages of Huntsville; five great grandchildren, Talon, Nolan and Collin Wooten and Zoey and Beau Wooten all of Elkins and a brother, Bill Perkins of Clarksville.
In honor of Oshey's wishes arrangements will be private under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville.
Please accept our sincere sympathies on your loss. Oshey was a lot of fun and we shared much laughter. I will miss her radiant and contagious smile. Rest in peace Oshey, your work is finished.
She was always nice to my mom and I. Everyone loved her. My mom always enjoyed hanging with her. Truly wonderful lady. God bless.
Oshey may she rest in peace such a sweet lady prayers.
Im going to miss you my friend , love
you in Christ , Kathy
Oshey was so kind and easy to talk to. She had a cute little giggle. I will miss seeing her around family gatherings. My prayers to the family. I know you all have many loving memories of her. My deepest condolences to you all.
I will keep the fond memories of moments we shared forever. I was very blessed to have had the opportunity to meet her. She will be in my heart always.
I'm so sorry Rodney, Cindy and family for your loss.
So sorry for your loss and sending many prayers and sympathy to her family.
I will never forget Friday nights in the Showcase cleaning the kitchen and dancing to Wipeout, and listening to Little River Band while we cooked together on Sundays.
Oshey and I had some great times together, memories that will last a lifetime.
Cindy and Rodney, my heart breaks for you. I hope knowing that people loved Oshey so much, and love both of you, is a comfort to you.
I am sorry for the family left behind she was a very pleasant lady. She was my classmate.
I am sure going to miss Oshey. Sometimes, there are just some friends on this earth that are such a joy and treasure to know. She was one of these for me… She always made me laugh, and was such a sweet friend to me. I met Oshey at church… She loved God with all of her heart. Even though I never met her kids, I almost felt like I knew them because of how much she loved and talked about them … and her grandkids! She would light up with the biggest smile when she would talk about them. I’m going to miss her sweet texts and phone calls, but I am thankful that I will see her again someday! My prayers are with all of her family!!!
I am so sorry for the loss of Oshey. I pray god's grace, peace and comfort for her family. I loved thos gal.
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Oshey. We were neighbors on Elm street, she was very nice and I know she will be missed .
Rodney, Cindy, and family so very sad to hear about your loss. I enjoyed visiting with Oshey the last time we were in Arkansas. She was a dear cousin and will be missed. Prayers and as Oshey always said God Bless.
So sorry for your loss, sending love and prayers.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
I have wonderful memories of all the weekends, summers and spring breaks at y’all’s house. I remember aunt Oshey teaching is to dance to The Beach Boys and Elvis. Praying you’ll feel the presence of the Lord as He carries y’all through this time of loss. Love, Athena.
I always had the upmost respect for Oshey and thought the world of her. She was a great friend. Life happens so I hadn’t seen her in years. They say time helps heal wounds but memories will always remain. May she rest in peace. Keeping all the family in my thoughts and prayers ????????
Rod and Cindy sorry to hear of your mom's death. I know you will miss her dearly but have hope of her being in a better place. If we can help in any way let us know. Love Aunt Shirley and Uncle Pat.
I always thought a lot of Oshey. My thoughts are with each of you.
I will miss all the fun times we had together and ur beautiful smile and ur laugh! Dance with the angels love you
Sweet lady haven got to see you in our later years but what fun we had in school snd all those years and staying all night with each other Cuz you are a great loss on earth but a great gain in heaven live and prayers for the family
Rodney, Cindy, and family so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Prayers for all of you.
Love you an will miss you.
So sorry for the families loss
Love you mom
I love and miss you mom. I’ve already caught myself thinking I’ll call you.