Helen Jean Dotson
1947 - 2020
Helen Jean Dotson
1947 - 2020
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1947
DIED
2020
Helen Dotson Obituary
Mansfield - Helen J. Dotson, 73, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday morning, December 13, 2020, at Lexington Court Care Center. She was born February 19, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Audrey (Barker) Smith.
The matriarch of her family, Helen was known for her cooking and canning skills. Helen was a wonderful grandmother and would do anything to spoil her grandchildren. She cared for all of her family, including her brothers, sister, nieces and nephews. A devoted Elvis fan, she loved going to Las Vegas. Her favorite games to play were Yahtzee and Euchre.
Helen is survived by three daughters, Trisha Durbin, Michelle (Gary) Bursley, and Timi (Jeff) Scott; nine grandchildren, Lauren (Troy) McCarron, Alec (Elizabeth) Durbin, Corey Durbin, Courtney Robertson (Dominic Barker), Taylor (Steven Weese) Durbin, Laine Leatherow, Jansen Robertson, Grant Leatherow (Maya McFrederick), and Joshua Robertson; three great-grandchildren, Avery, Lana and Will; seven siblings, John Smith, Leroy Smith, Larry Smith, James Smith, Pam Smith, Charlie Smith and Leonard Smith; numerous nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and close friends and family, Joe and Barb Henry and Ray and Nancy Bond.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tim Dotson; great-granddaughter, Layla-Jean Weese; and brother, Jack Smith.
Private family services will be observed. The Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors is honored to serve the family.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.wappner.com
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Timi Lynn Dotson Scott
December 9, 2021
We miss you so much mom! I´m going to try to make some of your peanut butter fudge! I´m sure it won´t be nearly as good as yours...
Patty Reynolds
December 20, 2020
I am sorry to hear about Jeannie. Prayers for all of you.
Patty (Rose) Reynolds
Lori ~ Ashley V. Smith and Micheal
December 18, 2020
Thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of Jeanies passing. We have many memories spending time at l
your house up on the hill Dearest Patty, Michelle
and Timi, your cousin Ashley and I are sorry for your mom’s passing We Love you.❤
Timi Scott
December 16, 2020
I would like to thank everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and kind words. My mom loved you all. She will be missed very much! I love you always mom❤
Timi Lynn
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Timi Scott
December 16, 2020
I would like to thank everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and kind words. My mom loved you all. She will be missed very much! I love you always mom❤
Timi Lynn
teresa
December 16, 2020
So sorry for your loss, Jeanie was a special woman, she had a heart of gold and just loved life and her family.. she will be missed... love from your cousin Teresa (Barker) Baldwin... Lots of love and prayers to Larry, Leroy, Pam, Leonard, Charlie, Jim, John...
Sue roberts Baker
December 16, 2020
Pam , we are very sorry to hear of Jeanie passing . May god give you lots of strength through this great loss to your family . I remember happy times as a kid with your family . Hugs to you my old friends . The Roberts Family , Susie , Mary , Tommy , Gary and Dale
Donna Wilson
December 16, 2020
I was just thinking about Jeanie this morning as I was making peanut butter fudge. Jeanie's was the best. My condolences in her passing. I know Jeanie from Amvets 31. The Ladies Auxiliary would visit at the Richland County Home. Jeanie was always so cheerful & a joy to spend time with. She bragged about her daughters & grandchildren in the best way a mother can. I appreciate the brother who would bring her in to visit in later years as she was always a favorite at the post. Jeanie was a class act & left an impression on me. She will be missed.
Sue Miller
December 16, 2020
She was a great lady had so much fun with her. She gave her all to anything she did. You will be missed.
Sue Miller
Shannon smith
December 16, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. I will miss her so much but my memories of her and fun we had as kids playing at aunt Jeanie's house when we was kids. I will miss you aunt Jeanie fly high beautiful angel fly high.
Shannon smith
December 16, 2020
I'm sorry I couldn't be here to say my last good bye. I remember when I was young my brothers and I would come over and go swimming while all the adults would play cards. Miss those days. Ok will miss you aunt Jeanie RIP fly high you beautiful angel.
Sally and Jim Eagle
December 15, 2020
So sorry to read about Jeanie. She was very devoted to her family. She worked with me at Crestview School. She was a very hard worker. She will be missed by all who knew her. Hugs and prayers to her daughters and family. God bless you.
Amy Robert's Breitinger
December 15, 2020
Rest in Peace Aunt Jeanie. You were a big part of your nieces and nephews wonderful childhood memories. Just know that we all love you so much ❤ always in our thought.
Barbara Henry
December 15, 2020
I am so saddened to hear the news of my friend, Jeanie. We’ve had some great times together, and were closer than some families have with each other. Joe and I could not have asked for better friends than Tim and Jeanie. We’ve talked, laughed, cried, and Always had fun times. I feel Jeanie is at peace, and I have comfort in knowing this. Fly high, my friend. You’re truly going to be missed. Love you, Joe & Barb Henry
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