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Helen Dotson Obituary
1927-2017
Helen Irene Saunders Dotson born 3/7/1927 in West Palm Beach, Florida to Charles Saunders of Wales, England and Anna Crouse Saunders of Ohio. She was happily married for fifty-six years to the love of her life, James H. Dotson, President and former owner of Brookside Funeral Home and Cemetery. Mother of three: Dr. Kirk W. Dotson (wife Simone), Rebecca Ann Dotson Adams (husband Kent), and Mark T. Dotson (wife Joany). Loving grandmother to Connor Dotson, Matthew Doak, Lauren Laake, Travis Doak, Maetra Dotson and Annamieke Dotson and great-grandmother of six.
Helen was a graduate of San Jacinto High School and the University of Houston, Class Beauty of both, the first U of H Football Sweetheart, Varsity H Sweetheart, Honors Music Department graduate, Phi Beta Academic Music Fraternity, University orchestra soloist, soloist for the U.S.O. veterans, and the voice of The Saunders Three, entertaining statewide for social and charity events, Soprano guest soloist for Houston area churches, President of the Houston Horticulture Association and St. Matthews Garden Clubs, and one of the founders of Northwest Academy, now Houston Christian Academy, in Houston. She can now be heard singing for the Good Lord Above!
Loving thanks to our caregivers Amy Silva, Margerita Torres, Maureen Yordy, Lisa Smith, Vee Gonzales, and Susan Wilson.
Visitation will be on Sunday, May 7 from 5:00-8:00pm at Brookside Funeral Home and a service of remembrance will be held on Monday, May 8 at 2:30pm in the Chapel of the Chimes at Brookside Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The American Cancer Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars or Wounded Warriors.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Dotson
Sponsored by Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park.
Katrina Quarles Fowler
May 8, 2017
Kirk, Becky and Mark,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was such a sweet lady, I remember her from back in the days at Northwest Academy '73 - '79. I know my mother always loved talking with her. Find comfort in the wonderful memorie
May 8, 2017
Please except my condolences for the Dotson family and friends for the loss of Helen. May you all find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and He cares....(1PETER 5:6,7)
Madelyn Russell
May 8, 2017
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Peggy Mondy
May 8, 2017
You have my deepest sympathy and love.
Nettermann Family Nettermann
May 7, 2017
With deepest condolences to dearest Becky,Mark,Kirk and Family.We miss Helen very much.God bless you All Monika,Ed,Judy,Tony and Michael
Ken & Carolyn Lyon
May 7, 2017
To all the family, I will always remember your mom as a graceful, humble and caring individual she truly was. Together, your Mom and Dad created a legacy at Brookside that will endure for future generations. A sincere thanks for all your support over the years. Our condolences on your loss.
Renate Bardach
May 7, 2017
Goodbye and Rest In Peace Mom.
Love,
Renate
May 6, 2017
Dear Kirk, Becky and Mark,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We loved your Mom. May all the beautiful memories of her all these years console you in this time of grief. We offer our prayers for her and for you.
Lynette and Harvey Laas
May 6, 2017
Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at HOSEA 13:14 L Ohio
Catherine Mondy-Boyce
May 5, 2017
Prayers are lifted for your family. May you feel comfort and peace as He covers you with His Sheltering Wings. I remember your precious Mama from my days at Northwest Academy ... so beautiful, talented, hospitable and loving through and through.
Amy Silva
May 4, 2017
With deepest condolences to the Dotson family . I will miss your Mom and your Grandma Chic so much, what a loving and careing person she was.
God Bless you All
Amy Silva
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May
7
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039
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