Maria Dawn Boulware 1960-2011

Maria Dawn Boulware, of Waynesville, was born on November 11, 1960, at Tuscumbia, a daughter of Clyde Eugene and Carol Sue (Helton) Boulware and departed this life peacefully, with her family at her side, at 2:01 a.m., Monday morning, April 4, 2011, in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla. Maria had attained the age of 50 years, 4 months and 23 days.

Maria was preceded in death by her father on February 26, 1996 and her mother on November 27, 2001.

Maria enjoyed children and helping raise them; being out of doors with animals; riding horses and enjoying all of God's creations. Most of all Maria loved her family and spending time with them. A loving sister, aunt and friend, precious memories of Maria will forever be cherished in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Those left to mourn the passing of Maria include: one brother, Ricky (Jane) Boulware, Eldon; three sisters, Marlena Kaercher, Rolla; Carla (Jeff) Begins, Crocker and Darlena (John) Oberkirsch, Rolla; nine nephews and nieces; six great-nephews and great-nieces; and many other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held for Maria at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 2011, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Crocker, with Bro. Billy Claiborn, Hilltop Christian Union Church, Crocker, officiating.

Visitation will be held from 12 Noon until 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 2011, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Crocker

Private inurnment will be held at a later date in the Fox Crossing Cemetery, near Dixon.