

Mrs. Boatman was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Boatman Jr.; her parents, Tilford L. and Rosa L., nee Crouch, Self; siblings, Grace M. Conner, John D. Self, Franklin D. Self, Sherman D. Self, William Self, Rosie Schmidt, Clifford Self, Flossie Self, and Dixie Self.
Surviving are a daughter, Wanda L. Boatman;
a son, Rodney W. Boatman;
and a sister, Mary L. McElligott.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Mohammad M. Vakassi and the medical staff at Belleville Memorial Hospital and Memorial Care Center.
Memorials may be made to Belleville Memorial Hospital, or to the Memorial Foundation. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Private funeral services were held.
Burial was at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL.