Dorothy "Boo" Lee Felton, 79, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, after a brief illness. Born June 16, 1942 in Durant, MS, the daughter of Monroe C. Cook and Ellen "Monk" Butler, she graduated from Durant Attendance Center and moved to Rockford, IL in 1962. She married Woodroe Felton and was blessed with two sons. After their paths diverged, she joined Robert Brown in a 30-year union that blessed them with two daughters. Dorothy attended Rock Valley Community College and dedicated her life to helping teens and at-risk youth. Dorothy worked numerous years at OIC Vocational Institute and Booker Washington Community Center as the Placement Coordinator and later as the Dean of Admissions. A mentor to many, she was known for her unfiltered statements, funny comments, caring heart, and zeal for righting the wrong. Dorothy loved God and actively served in the church. Formerly a member of People's Community Church and Gomez AME Chapel, in Rockford, she joined Emmanuel AME Zion shortly after moving to Georgia. She was a quick-witted, kind, and loving woman who had a servant's heart. She will be remembered for her love of God, smart mouth, amazing food, and abundant generosity.

Left to cherish her memory are three children, Kelvin Felton of Rockford, Tasha Felton Williams, and  Tonya Felton, both of Snellville, GA; Goddaughter, Pamela Scott of Rockford; Grandchildren, Marcus Felton, Paige Felton, DeOndre (Queenie) Felton, Tazha Neely, Trinity Felton, Christian Braithwaite, Elijah Felton, and Aiden Williams; Bonus grandchildren, Rayfield Gray, Brandi Gray, and Robert Gray; Seven great-grandchildren; Brothers, Julius "Thulip" Butler, William Butler, Olander Butler, and Jesse Butler, all of Illinois; Daughter-in-law, Raven Mitchell; Son-in-law, O.C. Williams, Jr.; Cousin-sister, Annie "Doll" Thrower of Rockford; Cousin-brother, Bobby Jackson of Memphis; Former Husband-turned-devoted friend, Woodroe Felton of Rockford; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends that are too numerous to name; and childhood friend, Sam Hunter.

Predeceased by her parents; Son, Kenderick Felton; Goddaughter, Kathryn Fallon Billingslea; and three Brothers, Johnny C. Cook, Gaston "Sonny" Butler, and Philip "Bishop" Butler.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Gomez Chapel A.M.E. Church 1509 Michigan Ave. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N.  Johnston Ave.