Dorothy Belle McBride's Obituary
Dorothy Belle McBride, age 86, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 1:05 a.m. in Jackson Manor, Jackson, MO. Dorothy was born on February 8, 1923 in New Athens, IL, a daughter to Richard and Mary (Favre) Wilson. On April 5, 1940, she married Alvin McBride Jr. and he preceded her in death on July 10, 2009 after 69 years of marriage. Dorothy raised livestock, was a homemaker and was of Methodist faith. She was a member of the Montadale Sheep Association and American Oxford Sheep Association and loved taking care of and raising animals. Dorothy is survived by her daughter: Bonnie Overbeck, of Jackson, MO, brother: Cleon Wilson of New Athens, IL, sister: Ruth Barber of Freeburg, IL and many dear nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother and three sisters. Funeral service will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Jim Matthews officiating. Interment will be in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Friday, October 23, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Cape County Cowboy Church, 220 Orchid Lane, Oak Ridge, MO 63769.
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