OBIT: Violet J. (MINER) BOTTOMLEY, 2000, of interest in Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Patty Millich and proofread by Alice James Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ BOTTOMLEY Violet J. Bottomley, 80, of Mill Run died suddenly Sept. 18, 2000 at her home. She was born Oct. 9, 1919 in Mill Run, a daughter of the late Raymond and Rebecca Rugg Miner. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Charles E. Bottomley in 1994; two sisters, Rachel Peck and Ina Nicholson; and two brothers, Ted and Raymond Dale Miner. She is survived by her loving sons: Alan D. Bottomley and his wife, Gloria of Mill Run; R. Dewayne Bottomley and his wife, Linda of Rockwood; and William H. Bottomley and his wife, Linda of Mill Run; five grandchildren: Shawn Bottomley of Dunkirk, N.Y.; Beth Bottomley of Hagerstown, Md.; Megan Bottomley of Mill Run; Melinda Bottomley of Mill Run and David Bottomley of Rockwood and a great-grandchild, Damien Bottomley; three sisters: Sybil Beck and her husband, Carl of Indian Head; Cora Hyatt of Sheridan, Ill.; and Cosey Brothers and her husband, Clyde of Connellsville. Violet was a long-time resident of Mill Run and was a member of the Indian Creek Baptist Church in Mill Run. She was a Sunday School teacher in the church for over 30 years. She was also a member of the Mill Run Grange; the Mountain Crafts Club; and was a former Den Mother for the Cub Scouts; and also was involved in 4-H. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Clyde Brooks Funeral Home, Route 711, Melcroft, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Rev. John Davis officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in the Indian Creek Baptist Cemetery, Mill Run. Daily American, September 19, 2000 [B2068]