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    Dorothy May Besaw

    August 25, 1926 - May 14, 2020

    Dateline: Florissant, MO Dorothy May Besaw, 93, died at 4:00 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2020 at St. Sophia Health and Rehab. Center in Florissant, MO. Born August 25, 1926 in Alton, she was the daughter of Emmett and Violet (Raymond) Porter. She married Raymond Besaw on August 28, 1943 in Alton. He preceded her in death. Surviving is a daughter, Cynthia Cierpiot of St. Louis, MO, two brothers, Richard Porter of West Milton, OH, and Charlie Porter of Bethalto, three sisters, Shirley Springman of Godfrey, Sharon Winzel of Wood River and Beverly Bauser of Godfrey, numerous grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four daughters, Bonnie Cochran, Janet Besaw, Katherine McCoy, and Judith Besaw, one son, Thomas Besaw, two brothers, Carl Porter and Kenny Porter and one sister, Fern Scott. Private services will be held at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Reverend Andre’ Dobson will officiate. Burial will be at Upper Alton Cemetery. Online guestbook may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com

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    Dateline: Florissant, MO Dorothy May Besaw, 93, died at 4:00 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2020 at St. Sophia Health and Rehab. Center in Florissant, MO. Born August 25, 1926 in Alton, she was the daughter of Emmett and Violet (Raymond) Porter.... View Obituary & Service Information

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