Dorothy Mae Boatright

Dorothy Boatright (nee Wall), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at the age of 91. On December 11, 1929, Dorothy Mae Wall was born and grew up in West Frankfort, a small town in Southern Illinois. She graduated from Frankfort Community High School where she met and fell in love with the love of her life, Fred Boatright. On May 22, 1948, they were united in marriage. They were devoted to each other for 70 years when Fred passed away on October 8, 2018. God blessed them with three daughters, Sherry, Jan, and Amy.

When they began their life together, Dorothy was already a Christian, but Fred was not. It was because of Dorothy’s example and influence – and the Holy Spirit – that Fred accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Fred felt God calling him to dedicate his life to the ministry on April 1952. In 1959, the family moved to Fort Worth Texas where both Fred and Dorothy attended Southwestern Theological Seminary. Dorothy only lacked 7 semester hours to complete an associate of Religious Education degree. In their ministry, Fred pastored 10 churches. Dorothy ministered so faithfully by Fred’s side fulfilling many roles such as Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Music Director, Secretary…

They traveled to every state but one and went to other countries to lead revivals and crusades. Dorothy enjoyed decorating their home and had collections of several things such as angels, tins, bottles and plates from other countries and states, bells, and clocks.

Dorothy’s life mission was to spread the word of God and to be an example of His love to others, support and love her husband, three girls, the rest of her family and friends.

Dorothy is survived by her brother, Jack Wall; her three daughters, Sherry Stephan, Jan Dixon, and Amy Mosley; five grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Tress Wall; Husband, Fred; sister, Jean Ann McGuire; two granddaughters, Gina Moseley and Dawn Yates; two grandsons, Joshua Yates and Trevan Dixon.

Dorothy’s girls will forever miss their mother and feel the void left by her but “we sorrow, not as others – who have no hope” and know there will be a heavenly reunion someday. Until then, we will keep on “keeping the faith.”

Memorials may be made in Dorothy's name to Leukemia Lymphoma Society in memory of her granddaughter, Gina Louise Moseley.

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