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Delores Botts Obituary

BOTTS, DELORES, 74, of Louisville, passed away Monday, March 16, 2009. She was retired from the American Red Cross and a former Civil Air Patrol Squadron Commander. She served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was preceded in death by her husband, SFC Thomas H. Botts. Survivors include a sister, Patricia Lizzio; daughters, Deborah Davis and Kathleen Besspiata; sons, Thomas, Marc, Robert and Joe; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. There will be a gathering of family and friends on Friday and a private graveside service at a later date.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Mar. 19, 2009.

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Laura Quilling

March 20, 2009

Joe and Robert and family,

I didn't know your mother, but I know she raised great sons. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

Deb, Pat, and Donal Murphy

March 19, 2009

Joe and family,
We're with you in heart and you know to just call if you need anything!!!!!

Marc Tolbert

March 19, 2009

Myself and my family loved Delores greatly. She was a loving mother to her children and a wonderful friend to us over all these years. She will be greatly missed by all. The world is a better place for the time she spent with us all.

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