Services for Dorothy Booth, age 81, of Belton were held Monday, January 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Judy Liljestrand officiating. Burial followed at the Greenwood Cemetery in Teague, Texas.

Mrs. Booth died Thursday, January 12, 2006 at her home in Belton.

She was born May 14, 1924 in Teague, Texas to Julian S. and Sue (Gamewell) Baggett. She grew up in Teague and was a graduate of Teague High School. She married Donald E. Booth on October 14, 1959 in Austin, Texas. They have lived in Plainview, Sinton and Austin prior to moving to Belton in 1965. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Belton where she was church secretary for 11 years, and she also was a Deacon and choir member.

Survivors include her husband Donald E. Booth of Belton, first cousin, Thomas James Mowlam and wife Mary Ann of Lago Vista and second cousin Ruby Hale and husband Billy of Sugar Land.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the charity of one’s choice.