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Terry Dotson Obituary

Dotson Terry Lynn Dotson, age 51, passed away, unexpectedly, on Monday, March 11, 2013 at Mt. Carmel West. Preceded in death by ex-husband Mark Giles, sister Brenda McDowell, brother Ronnie Osborne. Survived by husband, Bruce Dotson; best friend, Randy Dotson; sons, her oldest beloved son, Richard (Suzanne Sadek) Giles and baby boy, William Giles; grandchildren, her angel baby, Layla Giles, Alexandria "Lexi" Giles and Tyler Ellis; sisters, Bonnie (Dave) Sealock and Patricia "Sissy" (Danny) McDonald; brother, Donnie Osborne; numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St., Sunday 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to help with funeral arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 13 to Mar. 15, 2013.

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Terri & Gabriel

Ariel

March 19, 2013

Saying R.I.P Too You Just Dont Seem Right. God Has Yet Gained Another Angel. I Love You Terri & So Does Gabe. I Will Never Forget You & Gabe Will Grow Up & Know He Has An Angel Watching Over Him! Gone But NEVER Forgotten <3

katrina queen

March 17, 2013

Sleep with the ANGELS now...

cassie bradcovich

March 16, 2013

r.i.p terri. you will always be in my heart. i love you and miss you. i won't ever forget you. Im glad i met you and i have Alot of good memory with you. love you and i will miss you. r.i.p terri dotson

STEVEN MCDONALD

March 16, 2013

WE SAY WE MISS YOU! WE SAY WE LOVE YOU! THE LORD DONT WANT US TO CRY CAUSE HE KNOWS WE WILL ALL SEE YOU SOON I LOVE YOU AUNT TERRY!

Melody (Sealock) Newsome

March 16, 2013

Aunt Terri , I never imagined writing to you on this book instead of FB !! None of this seems real!! Not only was you the Greatest Aunt in the world you was my Best friend too!! Emotions are actually overwriting my words, but I want you to kno you are Greatly loved & will be sadly missed by us all!! "Fly High" Beautiful Angel;) I love you so much!!;) your niece, Melody

kym walker

March 15, 2013

It seems like yesterday me and mel was cutting school at her house man it hit me hqrd to hear u were gone i love u aunt terry give gma and papaw a hug for me and uncle mark too

Chandra Valentine & family

March 15, 2013

You were loved by many. You accepted everyone,and treated them like family. You were a well liked women. I wish i wouldve spent some time with you recently, however i wont forget the times i did spend with you. Rest in peace Terry

March 15, 2013

We used to be so close. wWe have missed out on so much through the years. I love you and know we will see each other again. May you Rest In Peace now and forever more. You will be sadly missed by all. :( Sissy

Tonya Osborne

March 14, 2013

We love you Aunt Terri!!! <3

allison and tae'vion sealock

March 14, 2013

R.i.heaven aunt terry me and tae love and miss you so much. I wish tae could of got to know you more because i know he would of loved you as much as me. Ou were a great aunt and great aunt we will miss you until we meet again i love you

Robert & Tina Bailey

March 14, 2013

May you rest in peace always.. You will never ever be forgotten.. Love ya..
Prayers are sent to the Family..

Makayla Newsome

March 14, 2013

I LOVE YOU , you were my favorite :(

Sherri Sealock

March 14, 2013

I love you aunt Terri and you will forever be in my heart.You were alway's more than just an aunt, you were a friend and that ment alot. May you rest in peace.</3

Kimberly, Bobby Coey

March 14, 2013

I'm going to miss you so much aunt Terri we have been threw so much in or lives together things I will never forget you were always special in my life no matter what, now you walk with Timmy maybe he can teach you to fish since you have taught us so much....I will always love you...

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