RUTH A. BOTTS

     Mrs. Ruth A. Botts, 85, of the St. Vincent's Home, formerly of 2219 Elm, died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday (April 20, 2005) in St. Vincent's Home.

     Born September 18, 1919 in Mountain Grove, Missouri, Ruth was the daughter of Albert and Esther Anderson. She was married to Edward F. Botts who preceded her in death.

     Mrs. Botts worked as a legal secretary for the law firm of Meyer and Smith in Kansas City, MO.

     Survivors include a sister, Helen Pool of Quincy.

     Cremation rites were accorded to Mrs. Botts. There are no services planned. Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.