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Mrs. Lillian “Kate” Jackson Boteler, lovingly known as “Mama Lil”, entered into Heaven on Sunday, December 3, 2017 from Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 10 am to 12 pm at Lakewood Funeral Home, 6011 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209, with the funeral service at 12 pm. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park.
Mrs. Boteler was born in Hinds County, MS in 1924 to the late James Robert “Bob” Jackson and Carrie Lillian Chadwick Jackson French. She joined Raymond Baptist Church in August of 1932 and has been a member there longer than any other person. She taught third grade Sunday School and God’s Special People for decades at First Baptist Church of Raymond. She was a graduate of Hinds Junior College and Belhaven College. Lillian and her friend, June Thorne of Hazlehurst, became the central characters of a play that told their story of mailing the same Valentine card (Tootsie Valentine) back and forth to each other for 67 years. She was a Founding Member and former President of the Raymond Garden Club, Raymond Culture Club, The Country Girls and many other social organizations. She worked for the United States Postal Service for 41 years, serving as the Postmaster for 15 of those years.
Mrs. Boteler is preceded in death by her husband, Coach Louis “Skin” Boteler; step-brother, H.O. French Jr.; step-sister, Edith Bullock; brother, Frank Frye. She is survived by her children, Bob Boteler (Brenda), Dr. Bill Boteler (Jan) and Bebe Boteler Garrison.
Grandchildren: Ben Boteler (Amy), Katie Gay Phillips (Craig), Lauren Elliott (Keith), Sarah Frisbee (Alex), Rob Garrison and Ali Garrison. Great-grandchildren: Jackson Boteler, Neel Boteler, Addy Boteler, Will Elliott, Jack Elliott, Grant Phillips and Lily Belle Phillips, in addition to many nieces and nephews.
The family request memorial donations be made to the Raymond Garden Club, PO Box 1283, Raymond, MS 39154 or Hospice Ministries, 450 Towne Center Blvd, Ridgeland, MS 39157.
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December 6, 2017
Mary Kuhn
Bebe, Bob and Bill, please forgive me for not getting to visitation or funeral. I loved your mother and know that she is at peace with her Maker. My daughter is being discharged from the hospital this morning we hope and I need to be there. Love you all.
December 5, 2017
VIRGINIA AND R. G. BRUMMETT LOVED THIS SWEET LADY AND WE WILL MISS HER ALOT
December 5, 2017
Deborah & Mike Hayes
So sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Love you guys.
December 5, 2017
Maxine & Jerry Brister
December 5, 2017
Allen Harris
Bebe, Bill and Bob,
Words are not really adequate to express my thoughts of your Mother. She and your Dad made a great impact on my life from early childhood.
She influenced a large number of people in her life through her witness for the Lord, her generosity of the heart and her love for people.
Please feel my prayers and love for your entire family as you adjust to life without your precious Mother.
Love to you all,
Allen Harris
December 4, 2017
Randy Carey
Bill and Jan, what a legacy Mama Lil left behind. Praise the Lord for her home-going. Wish I could have met her in person but I met you two so I know what kind of wonderful person she was.
December 4, 2017
Dear Bob, Bill and Bebe,
My heart is full of sadness and joy. Sadness for our earthly loss but joy for the gladness that is occurring in heaven. My days spent with your Mom are some of the best memories I have. She touched the lives of many in such a positive way. Her love for each of you and your families was always evident. May the love and comfort of Jesus be with you during this difficult time.
Love, Sugar
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