Jerline Ina

White

Jerline Ina White daughter of the late Letha Velma Mathes and Edgar Marion White was born at Oates, Missouri, on December 16, 1926. She departed this life at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington, Missouri, on June 28, 2009, having attained the age of 82 years, six months and 12 days.

On September 2, 1945 Jerline was united in marriage to Ezra Golden Barton and to this union four children were born. Jerline later married Walter Lewis Dotson on October 17, 1959 and to this union one daughter was born. Jerline was a member of the Locust Grove United Baptist Church in Oates and an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. She was a wonderful cook and in her younger years she loved going camping. Other hobbies included, sewing, crocheting and making quilts. Jerline's greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jerline was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Velma White, two sons, Richard Dale and Randall Lee Barton, three brothers, Carol Denver White, Aaron Denvel White, Earl Lee White, and three sisters, Norma Forcine White, Geneva Barton, and Alma White.

Jerline is survived by one son, Bruce Barton and wife Sue of Nixa, two daughters, Paula Barton and husband Gary of Oates, Robin Meredith and husband Curt of Lesterville, three sisters, Laura Jane LaRue of East End, Rosemary Barton and Shirley Dunn both of Oates, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Tues. 5 to 8 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville

Funeral Services: Wed. July 1, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. Locust Grove United Baptist Church

Ministers: Bill Mathes and Carlton Mathes

Burial: Myers Cemetery Pallbearers: Eddie White, Steve Dunn, Terry LaRue, Hardy White, Nick Barton Eric Dunn and Chris Barton.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Lesterville, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: American Cancer Society