Photo courtesy of Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home
Aug 15, 1936 - Dec 14, 2025
Sorry for your the loss of your mother
Your family are in our prayers
Sheldon & Bertha Thompson
January 07, 2026 | Gary, IN | Friend
To Kim, Lori and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs Traylor. My deepest condolences, love and prayers go out to all of you at this unfortunate time. May God Bless and keep each of you.
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Catherine Thomas
December 29, 2025 | Minneapolis, MN | Friend
I just want to offer condolences to my childhood friends Susan and Shannon. I was saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. She was always kind to both me and my sister Toya when we were growing up. Earths loss is heavens gain. Heaven has gained another angel. We are praying for your family
Lisa Horton
December 27, 2025 | Merrillvilke, IN | Neighbor
Sending Love To Mama Lori, Jasmine, Loreal, Jessica, Jeneal, and Mekell . You will forever have my love and support. Love Always. E
Erick Redmond
December 27, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN | Family
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Juanae Joshua
December 22, 2025 | Gary, IN
Sorry to hear about the passing of mother, Ms. Jean. She was a beautiful soul and passed it on to her children. Childhood friend of Rosalind, Kim and Lori. Sending condolences from Allison and the entire Crocker family!!
Allison Crocker
December 21, 2025 | Gary, IN | Neighbor
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mary Brown
December 20, 2025 | Gary, IN | Friend
She was a sweetheart. U gone be missed.
Domonique Weatherspoon
December 20, 2025 | Gary | Friend
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Jean Marie Dotson Traylor was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother, who had a big impact on her family and will be forever cherished. She was welcomed home on December 14, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born to Ozanna Dotson on August 15, 1936. From a young age, she embraced her faith in God. She graduated Frobel High School in 1954.
Jean is predeceased by her ex-husband Theodore Traylor; grandmother Florance Dotson; mother Ozanna Larkin; aunts Roanna West, Blanche Teal, Mercy Members; daughter Rosalind Toliber, great-great grandson Elijah Reid Burdette; sister Florance Euella Bryant; the father of her last two children Samuel Wells Sr; son-in-law Michael Brown; and great grand dog Boosie.
She is survived by her daughters: Kim Doyle, Lori Traylor-Brown, Susan Jones, and Shannon Wells; grandchildren: Ebonie Doyle, Nakia Toliber, Ashley Toliber-Bailey (Anthony), Loreal, Jasmine, Jessica and Janeal Brown, Shaun Thompson, Indigo, Sienna, Sebastian and Amari Berg; great-grandchildren: Meikala Usher-Burdette, Lathan Mister, Mekell Brown, Kendall Toliber, Meyoki Doyle, Princeton Bailey, Aycee Sells, Addisyn and Lyncoln Bailey.
Jean’s unwavering commitment to her family and faith will continue to inspire all those whose lives she touched. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her loved ones.
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