By Jim Meridith
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    • Service

      Celebration of Life Service.
      Saturday, June 11, 2022
      11:00 A.M.
      Xenia Christ United Church, Xenia, IL

      Friends and family are welcome.
      Family requests casual dress.

    • Full Obituary

      Marilyn Ann Booth, 82, of Flora, IL passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL.

      Marilyn was born October 18, 1939, to Harry W. and Dorothea E. (McGehee) Pottorff at Cisne, IL.  She married Charles E. Booth August, 1960, at Cisne, IL.  He preceded her in death on March 21, 1980.

      Marilyn was Co-Owner of Booth Oil Company in Flora, IL, a high school English Teacher, housewife, and loved being a grandma.  She was a member of Cisne United Methodist Church at Cisne, IL and an Associate of Desk and Derrick.

      Marilyn liked to sew and crochet and loved to watch her grandkids play basketball and her son-in-law coach.  She was a vocal supporter of her grandkids and son-in-law at basketball and volleyball.  She almost got herself booted out of the basketball game and almost caused her son-in-law to get two technical fouls at that game.  She loved her Disney trips with her grandchildren.  With Lexi she loved to play LOL’s and with Anthony she would play Monster Trucks.  She had a dry sense of humor.

      Marilyn is survived by her daughter Kristy (David) Robinson of Carbondale, IL; one sister, Becky Taubenheim of Dupo, IL; four brothers Kendall (Mary) Pottorff and Douglas (Faye) Pottorff both of Flora, IL, Randall (Kay) Pottorff of Winnebago, IL and Kēvin Pottorff of Dix, IL; three granddaughters Kimberly, Alisha, and Nicole and two great grandchildren Lexi and Anthony.

      Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one son Charles, Jr.

      The service will be private.  A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.

      Burial:  Cisne Cemetery

      Memorials:  Flora Public Library or Flora Academic Foundation and will be accepted at Hosselton Meridith Funeral Home.

      Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

      Hosselton Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

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    16 Condolences
     
    1. Kristy A Kramer / November 30, 2021 at 6:05 pm

      Kristy,
      I think you will remember me as Kristy Woomer, husband Karl A. Kramer. I’ve been friends with your cousin Calvin & Robin.
      I wanted to express our sincere sympathies for the loss of your mother. She was a very attractive woman and sounds like an outstanding grandma. What wonderful memories for you all.
      God’s blessing for you Kristy and your family.

    2. Lisa Erbacher / November 30, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      Marilyn was a kind generous caring person and so very smart. Loved her..rest in peace my sweet friend.

    3. Jessica / November 30, 2021 at 10:27 pm

      I was so beyond blessed to meet such a beautiful soul. She had a heart of gold and I could tell how much she loved her family. She will be missed terribly but I know she is at peace now and will be the best Guardian Angel! Dance up in Heaven Grandma, I love you so much! 💖😇 Love always, Jessie

    4. Clay Snyder / December 1, 2021 at 7:05 am

      Always met me with a smile and a laugh. A beautiful lady that will be missed by all.

    5. Neal & Janet Fehrenbacher / December 1, 2021 at 7:38 am

      With sympathy,
      Neal & Janet Fehrenbacher

    6. Angela S Garrett / December 1, 2021 at 8:08 am

      Marilyn was kind and generous person. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. My deepest sympathies to her family.

    7. Angi Freeman / December 1, 2021 at 8:44 am

      Prayers for the family. Marilyn was a kind and generous person.

    8. Kelly Pearson / December 1, 2021 at 10:05 am

      So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to your wonderful family.

    9. Donna Corry / December 1, 2021 at 5:39 pm

      Marilyn was a sweet, generous and kind lady. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless you.

    10. Flora Public Library / December 1, 2021 at 5:42 pm

      With deepest sympathy on your loss,
      Flora Public Library Board and Staff

    11. Mary Sue Kramer / December 1, 2021 at 6:15 pm

      Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you celebrate and remember with one another!
      Larry and Sue Kramer

    12. Mark Brittingham / December 2, 2021 at 8:29 am

      Kristy and Dave and family-We are very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed the story about technical fouls. It reminded me of Kentucky. Mark Brittingham and Kathy Pine.

    13. Pat Burt / December 2, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      Mrs. Booth was one of my English teachers at Clay City High School. You could always count on her being personable, caring and conversational . . . always accompanied by her infectious smile.

    14. MIla and Harlan / December 2, 2021 at 3:55 pm

      We are so sorry for your family. Hugs to Kristy and Doug.

    15. Delbert & Becky Michels Rodgers / December 4, 2021 at 2:25 pm

      Sympathy to the family! Mrs Booth was our English teacher at Clay City High in the ’60’s. My Husband says he would never graduated if not for her & her encouragement! We’ll never forget her.

    16. Karen McNeely McMinn / June 9, 2022 at 4:40 pm

      Sending my condolences to the whole family. Never met this beautiful, wise, fun woman but know her thru the love that Kris, Dave, and family has shared as though She was a blessing to be around. Keep her legacy alive in your hearts, souls, and minds and keep living your lives in the fullest like she did. Hugs, Prayers Family represents 100% love. Karen McNeely McMinn Carbondale IL

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