Wanda "Veronica"

Botkin

Wanda Veronica Botkin (Veronica) daughter of Oby and June Tate was born in Centerville, MO on December 13, 1936. She departed this life at Sonshine Manor, Republic, MO on December 5, 2020, having attained the age of 83 years 11 months 23 days. She is preceded in death by husband Garry, her parents Oby and June Tate and brother Paul.

Veronica, a retired Registered Nurse, was compassionate to family, friends, and colleagues with her support and encouragement to succeed. She loved nursing and took the opportunity to work in a variety of areas throughout her long nursing career. Veronica worked in a St. Louis hospital, McDonnell-Douglas (now Boeing), a small rural nursing home, Bunker School District and ended her 40+ year career while working for the Reynold's County Health Department. During retirement she enjoyed her time on the farm and tending to her flowers but her greatest enjoyment was time spent with her granddaughters. Veronica enjoyed attending their school activities, loved watching them play sports, and she played every possession on the court with them even though she was in the stands. We loved watching her watch them.

Her study of the bible and love of the lord shown brightly throughout her life and we are comforted to know she is now home with her Heavenly Father.

Veronica is survived by her son Courtney and wife Natalie of Republic, MO, two super special granddaughter's Alexis Wolfe (Chance) Republic, MO and Mikayla Botkin Columbia, MO, sisters Judy Robbins (Paul) Springfield, MO, Sharon Brawley (Gerald) St. Louis, MO, Cheryl Epperson (Jerry) Kansas City, Donna Carter (Mike) Arkansas. Also a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Saturday, December 12, 2020, 11 AM at Crossville Cemetery

Graveside Service to follow at 11:30 AM

Minister: Pastor Ronnie Parker

Pallbearers: Eric Crum, Randy Parker, Doug Wisdom, Chance Wolfe and Tracey Barks

In Lieu of Flowers: Please donate to your local Food Pantry or Charity for the Holiday's

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri