Carolyn Marie DOTSON

Carolyn Marie DOTSON obituary, Youngstown, OH

Carolyn Marie DOTSON

Carolyn DOTSON Obituary

Published by Legacy on Feb. 27, 2026.
Carolyn Marie Dotson, 67, of Youngstown, OH, departed this life Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:12 p.m. at The Hospice House, following complications from an extended illness.

She was born January 16, 1959 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of Archie and Mattie Snider Dotson Jr.

Carolyn was employed with Wee Care Day Care and Learning Centre for 10 years as a Childcare Provider, before retiring. She graduated in 1978 from The Rayen School and in 1979 from Choffin CTC Adult Education with a Degree in Daycare.

She enjoyed watching soap operas and movie thrillers, going to casinos and traveling.

She leaves to mourn, one sister, Ms. Shirley Dotson of Shaker Heights; a niece, Ms. Sherese Dotson of Cleveland; a great-nephew, Deontae Dotson of Cleveland; two great-nieces, Ms. Lila Dotson and Ms. Imani Dotson both of Cleveland and a host of relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jerome Dotson.

Private Services were held at the Sterling-McCullough Williams Youngstown Chapel.

Arrangements of comfort were handled by the Sterling-McCullough Williams Youngstown Funeral Home.

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