Virginia A. Botts

Virginia Angela Botts, age 69, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020, at Cox Barton County Hospital.   Virginia was born October 5, 1950 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Clarence Martin Springer and Maude Elizabeth (Syx) Springer.   Virginia had worked as a telephone operator at Apache Answering Service in Tyler, Texas, as a caregiver for Oxford Home Healthcare and in the cafe at O'Sullivan Industries  as well as Thorco Industries. She had a love for cats and would often take care of many strays. She was of the Baptist faith.   Survivors include a son, Eugene Darrell Springer, Lamar, Missouri; two brothers, Jerry Springer and wife Sharon of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Les Springer of Mauriceville, Texas;  a sister, Mary Ann Stroup and husband Ardon of Elkhart, Indiana. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and a sister-in-law, Pam Springer.   Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 3, 2020 at Daniel Funeral Home with Pastor Cliff Hazard officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service. There will be a private family burial.