She had the “special gift” of hospitality. As a member of the Owensboro Friendship force, she hosted many families in her home from other countries. She loved to travel with family and friends. Her family meant everything to her. She was known as “Mama Dear” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who she adored.
She met her highest calling as a wife and loving mother to her eight children with devotion and tenacity. Her greatest gift besides her love was her example of unwavering faith.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, William H. (Bill) Booth and her four brothers. Survivors include: three sons, Billy Booth (Patty) of Owensboro, Phillip Booth (Kim) of Atlanta, Brian Booth (Karen) of Owensboro, five daughters; Judy Kimbley (Max) of Lawrenceburg, TN., Debby Booth (Tina) of Nashville, TN., Mary Karen of Cadiz, Lisa Hayden (Keavin) of Owensboro, Wendy Blakely (Steve) of Louisville, 19 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Services are at 12pm, Saturday at St. Stephen Cathedral with Father Tony Jones and Father Jerry Riney officiating. A private burial will follow for family. Visitation is from 10am to 11:45am, Saturday at St. Stephen Cathedral.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Western Kentucky; 3419 Wathens Crossing: Owensboro, Kentucky 42301.
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