Dorothy Boston

Dorothy Marie Boston, our dear mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones.

Dotty was born February 15, 1929 in Modesto, California; she was the oldest of eight children of Floyd & Grace Gardner.   The family eventually moved to St. Louis, Missouri where she met the love of her life, James Thomas Boston. It was love at first site. They married in 1947 and soon after moved to Blodgett, Missouri. They had a wonderfully blessed life together. Dear Jim passed away in 2003.

Dotty is survived by three brothers and three sisters; four daughters, Diana (Norman) Glaus of Cape Girardeau, Sue (Tony) Crawford of Sullivan, Missouri, Judy (Rusty) Stewart of Benton, Missouri, Lori (Tim) Romine of Cunningham, Kentucky; six grandchildren, Ben (Mindy) Glaus of Crestwood, Missouri, Beth (Tim) Tallent and Trisha (Travis) Gatlin of Sullivan, Stacy (Jason) Ourth of Benton, Jessica Romine of Hickory, Kentucky and Tyler (Jewelee) Romine of Cunningham; ten great grandchildren and one to be born in November; and many precious friends.

For the last three years she lived at Capetown Assisted Living where she made many good friends and received excellent and compassionate care, many thanks to Dr. Decoursey for his kindness and expert care.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until the time of service on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the Amick-Burnett Chapel in Benton.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 am at the chapel with Rev. Dennis Lowe officiating.

Burial will be in Blodgett Cemetery in Blodgett.