Beatrice Lorie Nobles

Beatrice Nobles, 75 of Vancleave died Wednesday, January 7, 2009 in Vancleave. Beatrice was a native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a member of Fort Bayou Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her father, Rudolph Nobles, mother, Violet Quave Higginbotham, step-father, Martin Higginbotham, sister, Gertrude Nobles, brother, Rudolph "Rudy" Higginbotham. Survivors include brother, Russell Higginbotham, foster brother, Brian Ferreira, nephew, Michael Higginbotham, two nieces, Rhonda Rowe, Yevette Woodfield, great niece, Megan Rowe, great nephew, Wesley Rowe and the George Nobles family. Service will be Friday, January 9, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at Fort Bayou Baptist Church where friends may visit from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Interment is in Biloxi City Cemetery. Arrangements made by Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes, Howard Avenue, Biloxi. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com.