Mary Dotson

Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Mary F. Dotson, a beloved former bus monitor, wife of the late Robert W. "Bob" Dotson, and daughter of the late Ira and Inez Delcina Black Pillow. Mary was born on December 19, 1931, in Waterloo, IA, and peacefully passed away on November 2, 2024, in Beaver Dam, KY, surrounded by her loving family.

Throughout her life, Mary touched the hearts of many as she dedicated her days to ensuring the safety and well-being of countless students as a bus monitor for the Ohio County Board of Education. She was also a member of Echols Daystar Church of God. Her kind and caring nature left a lasting impact on all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Mary is survived by her children, Ruth Ann Sickels Hughes (Rod), Jon Mark Sickels (OK Cha), Randy Sickels, Hugh Dotson, as well as her sister Betty Jean Shaver, brother Richard D. Pillow, and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, stepsons, Wesley Dotson, Dwight Dotson, nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by all those who were fortunate enough to have her in their lives. She is also preceded in death by a great grandchild Hannah Sickels Tonini.

Memorial Service will be held at Hartford Funeral Home on November 23, 2024. Doors will open at 9:30 am for a Memorial Service at 10:00 am.

Please join us in honoring the beautiful life of Mary F. Dotson as we gather to celebrate her memory and the love, she shared with us all. May she rest in peace, knowing she was cherished and adored by so many.