Dortha Wilson's Obituary
Dortha Lee Wilson, age 86, of Bolivar, Missouri passed away at 5:53pm, Thursday, January 1, 2009 at her daughter's home in Battlefield, Missouri. She was born November 24, 1922 in Bolivar, Missouri to Ezra Richard Black and Grace Maude Orrell Black. She was a Nurses Aide for 20 years and a homemaker. She was of the Methodist Denomination. She was preceded in death by her husband; Eugene Gerald Wilson on August 26, 1991 and two brothers; Virgil Bill Black and Clarence Jenkins. Dortha is survived by her two daughters; Mary L. Berry of Springfield, Missouri and Lois J. Baehr of Battlefield, Missouri, one sister; Jewell Melton of Bolivar, Missouri and three grandchildren; Jennifer L. Baehr, Jeffrey B. Jones and Jared M. Baehr. Graveside services will be 1:00pm, Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bolivar, Missouri with Reverend Harold Hendrickson officiating under the direction of the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri. Visitation will be from 11:30-12:30pm prior to services at the Butler Funeral Home. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 3322 S. Campbell, Suite P, Springfield, Missouri 65807. Friends and family may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com Return to top
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