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Patti Botts Obituary
Patti P. Botts, age 93, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday morning, May 1, 2023, at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Morrow.
Born June 8, 1927, in Liberty Township, she was the daughter of Lee and Jessie Belvin Powers Wolary. A graduate of Port William High School, Patti was a lifelong, devoted homemaker. Patti always said she had retired from cooking. Additionally, she worked at Wendy's "just for fun" until she was 77 years old.
Patti was a volunteer at Clinton Memorial, Wilmington Senior Center, the Women's Center and Cape May. She adored her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Patti is survived by children: Bonnie Sue (Chris) Adkins of Roger City MI, Beth Ann Yelverton of Wilmington, Craig Botts of Wilmington and Joel Botts of Williamsburg. Also left to cherish her memory are 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; and her sister, Bonnie McDonald of Centerville.
She was preceded in death by husbands William Beckett and Virgil Botts; a daughter, Pauline and a brother, Don.
A celebration of Patti's life will be held in the future and burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Port William.
Memorial contributions would be appreciated to Alzheimer's Association.
Littleton Funeral Home, Sabina, has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patti Botts
Cheryl Branham Webb
June 3, 2023
Patti was a special person. Her small frame held a huge heart, and she was kind and loving to all who were fortunate enough to be even near her circle. Miss seeing her cheerful waves around town. Sympathy and love to you all.
Lisa Cook
May 11, 2023
Dear Craig, Joel, Bonnie & Beth:
I´m sending lots of love and prayers to you at this sad time. I hope we can all get to get together sometime in the near future. Love you guys.
Cousin Dan in Sacramento, CA
May 3, 2023
Dear Craig, Joel, Bonnie Sue, Beth,
My sympathy to you and thanks to your mom for the love she always had for her niece and nephews.
With love,
Richard Thacker
May 3, 2023
I remember Patti from Wendy's. She always had a smile that made it enjoyable to go to Wendy's Sorry to hear of her passing. Wonderful lady. My condolences to the family
Janell Hale Carson
May 3, 2023
Craig and family, I'm sorry to hear of your mom's death. It's hard to lose a parent. I hope that your memories of her will bring you comfort.
Janell Hale Carson, Class of 1972
Brent MacDonald
May 3, 2023
Craig,Joel,Bonnie Sue, & Beth, I was so sad to hear about Aunt Pat´s passing. Lots of good memories of us all growing up. We´re all thinking of you and sending our love and prayers. Brent MacDonald
David Sheeter
May 3, 2023
So sorry for your loss! Your mother knew no stranger. She simply loved people! She will be missed!
Emeline Budrey Detrick
May 2, 2023
Joel, so very sorry to hear the passing of your mother. Sending my sympathies to you and your family.
Judy Proto
May 2, 2023
Condolences to Patti´s family.
Terri Camp
May 2, 2023
Craig, Bonnie,Joel and Beth
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother..this season in our lives is sure not fun..our love and prayers are with you..
Terri Hamm Camp
Janene Allen Dunn
Joann Fife Mossbarger
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