Mary L. Dotson 1951-2023

Ms. Dotson was born Sept. 20, 1951, in Jonesboro, Louisiana, the daughter of Frank Jr. and Catheryne L. Jones.

She was a 1970 graduate of The Rayen School. She went on to become a social worker and worked for the Mahoning County Department of Human Services.

Mary was an amazing cook, enjoyed sewing, was an honorary member of Penn Ohio Travelers Bowling League, and of course, was the life of the party when it came to line dancing, often teaching many others different dances and techniques, even sometimes with her cane in her hand.

She leaves to cherish her memory and forever mourn, her mother; her two children, Cybill Dotson and Tonya Dotson; her granddaughter; Vanessa Bobo; a great-grandson, Jeremiah Bobo; two siblings, Patricia A. Ellerbe and Alvord Jones; her aunt, Bridget Sharpe-Peace; an uncle, Ronald Watson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was welcomed at heaven’s gates by her father; her twin brother, Gary “Jug”Jones; her brother, Michael Jones; and two uncles, James and Edward Watson.

A homegoing celebration service will be held at noon Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Friday at the funeral home.

F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home Inc. was given the honor to serve the family during this time of bereavement. Thank you for putting your trust in our services.

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