With heavy heart and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved, wife,mother,grandmother, sister and best friend on August 5th, 2023. Born Sandra Faye Skains on JULY 13TH, 1947 In Shreveport, LA to William L & Doris A. Skains. Sandi brought boundless love and happiness to all that had the priviledge of knowing her.

Sandi was employed for over 20 years with Barksdale Federal Credit Union. Throughout her life Sandi touched the life of countless people with her smile and compassionate spirit.  She had a unique way of making everyone feel valued and cherished.

She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her devoted husband, James L. Higginbotham,her sons Sean A Smiley, wife Katie and their children William, Landry and

Andrew, son Kyle C. Smiley and wife Ginny and their children, Kayleigh, Dalton, Preston and Savannah.  Her brother William L. Skains, Jr. and wife Robin, Sister In Law Sue H Garner and husband James P Garner.