Obituary for Shirley J. Botkins
Shirley Jane Botkins, 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, at Baptist Healthcare, surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rodman P. Botkins, Sr; father George Pigg; mother Pearl Scearce; brother Raymond P. Adams; and sister-in-law Juanita Adams.
Shirley was a longtime member of Edenside Christian Church : Disciples of Christ, until its closure, as well as a faithful member of The Episcopal Church of the Advent. She was a graduate of Manual High School and the University of Louisville, and was employed as the Coordinator of Archives and Records for Jefferson County Public Schools. She also served on the board of the Louisville Historical League.
She is survived by her son, Rodman P. Botkins, Jr; sisters Verna P. Adams, Beverly P. LaHue (Richard), and Sue P. Ritman; four nieces and nephews; nine great-nieces and nephews; and dear friend Jeanie Fridell.
Visitation will be on Saturday, December 1, from 2:00-7:00pm, at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 14, at 11:00am, at The Episcopal Church of the Advent, 901 Baxter Ave.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Music Program at The Episcopal Church of the Advent.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rodman P. Botkins, Sr; father George Pigg; mother Pearl Scearce; brother Raymond P. Adams; and sister-in-law Juanita Adams.
Shirley was a longtime member of Edenside Christian Church : Disciples of Christ, until its closure, as well as a faithful member of The Episcopal Church of the Advent. She was a graduate of Manual High School and the University of Louisville, and was employed as the Coordinator of Archives and Records for Jefferson County Public Schools. She also served on the board of the Louisville Historical League.
She is survived by her son, Rodman P. Botkins, Jr; sisters Verna P. Adams, Beverly P. LaHue (Richard), and Sue P. Ritman; four nieces and nephews; nine great-nieces and nephews; and dear friend Jeanie Fridell.
Visitation will be on Saturday, December 1, from 2:00-7:00pm, at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 14, at 11:00am, at The Episcopal Church of the Advent, 901 Baxter Ave.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Music Program at The Episcopal Church of the Advent.