Dovie Ferrell

Dovie (Bootsie) Abbott Ferrell went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 9, 2023.

Bootsie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Aubrey Ferrell; parents Elijah Abbott and Tiller Abbott; brothers, Curtis, Tom, Raymond, Bobby and Billy Abbott; sisters, Doris Tilghman and Mary Frances Fleming. She is survived by one son Ken (Deborah); two daughters, Patricia O’Brien and Karen Douglas (John); granddaughters, Heather Ferris (Brian) and Wendy Cook; great grandchildren, Emily Dahm (Chris), Chance Ferris, Delany Ferris and Lilly Wyatt; great great grandson, Haiden Dahm. Bootsie is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Bootsie was a woman of deep faith and said numerous times that Jesus Christ was her best friend. She was responsible for bringing the National Prayer Breakfast to Danville. Boostie was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years and served on numerous committees. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was adored by everyone who knew her.

There will be a graveside service at Highland Burial Park May 12, 2023 11:00am. The family will receive friends after the service.