Lorene Bottom
Graveside services for Thelma “Lorene” Bottom, 99, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bottom passed away at 10:15 p.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at NHC Healthcare.
She was born August 2, 1916, at Willow Springs, Missouri, to William Charles “Charlie” Anstine and Florence Kackley Anstine. She attended Willow Springs schools, graduating with the Class of 1934 and on February 16, 1935, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Clinton Lewis “Bud” Bottom, who preceded her in death on March 21, 1997. Mrs. Bottom was a member of First Christian Church, West Plains, for more than sixty years and was active in many church programs. She was also a member of Rebekah Lodge, W. L. Club II and was a volunteer at Ozarks Medical Center for nearly twenty-five years. She was employed at International Shoe Company for many years, retiring in 1978. Lorene enjoyed reading, sewing and especially enjoyed her large vegetable garden that she shared with friends and neighbors. She also enjoyed traveling to new places; she and her husband spent several winter seasons in south Texas and traveled into Mexico.
She is survived by three children, Elaine Franks and husband, Randall, West Plains, Missouri, Don Bottom, Willow Springs and Larry Bottom, Dumas, Texas; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Her parents, husband, one sister, Dorothy Gastineau, one brother, Henry Anstine, an infant sister, Helen Anstine and an infant brother, Paul Anstine, precede her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice or to the Robert Evans fund at First Christian Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Pastor Rick Rutledge
February 24, 2016 @ 5:41 pm
My heart rejoices for Lorene as she enjoys the reality of her hope in Christ. What a wonderful lady she was to me. Becky and I lift up each of the family as you find peace in the promises of God’s Word to comfort you at such a time as this. Rest in eternal joy Lorene.
Judi Bolton Wheat
February 25, 2016 @ 3:42 pm
Larry – Your mother was such a wonderful lady. She was always one of my favorites of Mother’s and Frieda’s friends. I know it is never easy to lose our parents but take peace in knowing that your mother has joined your dad and many friends and loved ones in a her place with God.
Mark Franks
February 25, 2016 @ 6:03 pm
Remembering blackberry cobblers, cranking ice cream on the back porch, and working in the garden…that is how I am coping. Hoping you all find a special memory to reflect upon during this time.
Elaine and Randall
February 26, 2016 @ 3:55 pm
We are sorry to hear of your mother’s passing but what a blessing to know her journey is to a better place. And, what a blessing to have her on this earth almost 100 years. We are remembering you and all of the family in this time.
Owen and Treena Caton
Paula Speraneo
February 27, 2016 @ 10:06 am
Lorene was always my vision of what a perfect lady should be. Such a joy to talk with, and always thinking of others. Praying for God’s blessing on her family and friends.
Flo Jean Schlosser
February 27, 2016 @ 11:05 am
Elaine, I don’t think I ever saw your Mother without a smile on her face. She was always such a pretty lady and always so sweet. I am happy that you had her with you for so long and when it was time to go, I know she went with peace in her heart. We are thinking of you and your family at this time. Love you dear.
Flo Jean
Wanda Hunter
February 28, 2016 @ 11:59 am
My sympathy and prayers are with your family. Lorene was a wonderful friend, neighbor and co-worker, she was a special Lady.