Doris Jean Bolton

Doris Jean (Wortheam) Bolton, 76, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, at Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. Highway 13, Lexington, MO, 64067. A Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m., at the church. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Shirkey’s Hospice. Memories of Doris and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South St., Lexington, MO, 64067, 660-259-2245

Doris was born on August 10, 1949, in Lexington, Missouri to George B. and Lola M. (Huffman) Wortheam. In 1967, she graduated from Orrick High School.

Doris was also a devoted wife, first marrying William "Bill" Wilson Sr. on October 2, 1966, in Orrick, Missouri. They later divorced and then she married Roy Reynolds of Lexington and was married for several years when they later divorced. After several years she then met the love of her life, Adrian Bolton, whom she married on June 23, 1989, at Second Baptist Church in Lexington, Missouri. Adrian preceded her in death on October 17, 2022. Throughout her life, Doris made her mark working in various factory roles, including Whitaker Cable, Lyons Diecasting, and DunBrooke. She later retired from Ray County Community Services, where she passionately contributed to her community. In retirement, she found joy in babysitting, sharing her nurturing spirit with the children in her life and they became her bonus family. Doris delighted in the simple pleasures: spending time with her family and friends, cooking for the holidays, and trying her luck at the casino, especially with the slot machines. She adored her four-legged companion, Bandit, who brought her much happiness.

Doris is survived by two children, Paula (Ballard) Smith of Richmond, MO and Bill Wilson, Jr. of Lexington, MO; two step children, Tangela Harrison and Zackery (Annie) Millentree of Richmond, MO; one grandchild, Sandra Wilson; two great-children, Alana Jefferson and Tiara Smith; one great-great-grandchild, Amani Jefferson; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Doris was preceded in death by both parents; her husbands; a daughter in law, Michelle Wilson; and a sister, Mary Millburn.