Leah M. Reeder Botts

BOTTS, Leah M. age 64 of Dayton passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Grafton Oaks Nursing Center. Leah was born October, 17, 1950 in Dayton to the late LeRoy and Mary Edna (Love) Reeder. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lafayette L. Botts in 2013, her daughter, Laria Michelle Botts; granddaughter, Stephanie Ann Botts and siblings, Richard Reeder, Deborah White, Arthur Reeder and LeRoy Reeder Jr. She is survived by her children, Norvella A. Botts and Allen (Jessica) Botts both of Dayton; grandchildren, Mark DeMarco Botts, Kimberly Botts, Stephanie Botts, Shyanne Botts, Tia Botts, TJ Botts, Derrick Botts and Jordan Botts; great grandchildren, Taviana, Adele and Donnita; siblings, Pat Herman, Shirley Reeder and Doug Reeder as well as numerous other extended family members. Leah was a 1969 graduate of Wilbur Wright High School and dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker. Leah was a spirited woman who enjoyed puzzle books, crocheting and formerly played trombone in the Salvation Army Band. Leah’s wishes of a private cremation will be honored by her family. Memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks at 1060 State Road, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540. Personal condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting Leah’s online memorial at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com.