Ruth E. Dotts

Ruth was born June 30, 1933 in Flat River, Missouri to Vivian and Herbert Smith. She graduated high school from Flat River High School where she was salutatorian. In her days, the top classmates would be given a trip to wherever they wanted. She and her best friend Jackie, who was valedictorian, chose to go to Biloxi, Mississippi. While they were there, they met two airmen who asked if they could sit at their table. Both girls said yes, one of those airmen was Homer E. Dotts and the rest, as they say, is history. Upon arriving back in Missouri, Ruth attended Mineral Wells Junior College on a business scholarship. She was a member of Eastridge Baptist Church where she was on the kitchen committee and taught 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls Sunday school class for over 20 plus years. Ruth loved quilting, crossword puzzles, singing and trying new foods. She was an avid basketball fan and could tell you all the stats of every player, her favorite team was the Philadelphia 76ers. She had a knack with her roses as well, making the neighborhood flowers for all occasions. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Homer E. Dotts and her brothers, Richard and Jerry Lee Smith. Ruth is survived by her children, Dan Dotts and wife Debra of New Mexico, Linda Dotts-Post and husband Randy (AKA- John), Debbie Riley and husband Jim; her grandson, Dallas Dotts and wife Carolyn all of Amarillo; also surviving her are her siblings, Howard Lynn Smith of St. Claire, MO, Joanna Marie Smith Allen of Kankekee, IL, Sharon Ann Smith Hagan of Buffalo, MO and Sandra Jean Smith Shay of Independence, MO. The family suggests memorials be to the Alzhiemer's Association, 5410 S. Bell Street, Suite 411, Amarillo, TX 79109. Please sign the online guest book at www.coxfuneralhomeamarillo.com

Visitation Schedule

Cox Funeral Home 4180 Canyon Drive Amarillo, TX 79109 Wednesday, August 05, 2015 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Service Schedule

Funeral Service Cox Funeral Home Benton Chapel Thursday, August 06, 2015 10:00 a.m.

Burial Schedule

Llano Cemetery Amarillo , TX

Memorial Contributions

Alzheimer's Association 5410 S. Bell St. Ste. 411 Amarillo, TX 79109