Wanda J. Bottoms Obituary (1943 - 2017)

Wanda J. Bottoms,74, of Taylorville, IL passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017 in her home. Wanda was born on March 1, 1943 in Little Rock, AR the daughter of Ernest Sexton and Viva Marie (Smith) Bates. Wanda enjoyed spending time at the Senior Citizens Center in Taylorville. She loved to crochet as well as do her embroidery. Wanda was a very loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Surviving are her children: Frances Enlow of Taylorville, IL; Patty (David) Mars of Shelbyville, IL; George (Stephanie) Bottoms of Springfield, IL; Elzenia Neville of Taylorville, IL; siblings: James (Marsha) Bates of Stonington, IL; Lola (Jim) Kail of Ava, IL; Galen (Linda) Bates of Edinburg, IL; Ella Lomprez of Taylorville, IL; ten grandchildren: Lisa Stolte, Cassey (Julius) Baughman, Wade Bottoms, Kim (Erik) McClain, David Mars, Jr., Amanda (Darrel) Coghlan , Jenny Neville, Bree Bottoms, Skylar Snapp and Makalia Snapp; and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Bill. Wandas wishes for cremation are being arranged by Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Blue Mound. The family is hosting a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Hershey Towers, Taylorville. Her final resting place will be in the family plot at Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Sharpsburg, IL. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.