Jami Jean Hightower, 47, died Thursday, April 23, 2009. Ms. Hightower was preceded in death by her father, Jess Hightower.
She is survived by her son, Jared Deniston, Chimayó; mother, Betty Hightower, Tulsa, Okla.; brother Vince Hightower, Houston, Texas and sister, Jere Hightower, Florida.
Cremation is being planned.