Lorene Dotson
Lorene Dotson
Funeral services for Lorene Dotson, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dotson passed away at 1:38 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Ozarks Healthcare.
Lorene was born June 12, 1934 at Pomona, Missouri, to Clyde and Eunice Mae Shook Farmer. She attended Willow Springs High School, graduating with the Class of 1952. On February 11, 1956, she was married at West Plains, Missouri to Robert Gene (Bob) Dotson, who preceded her in death May 14, 2001. Mrs. Dotson was a bookkeeper. She enjoyed reading, going on rides, sitting on her deck in her swing, and just enjoying nature. Lorene was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in West Plains.
She is survived by three sons, Dennis Dotson and wife, Connie, Edmond, Oklahoma, Douglas Dotson and wife, Jo Beth, West Plains, Missouri and Paul Dotson and wife, Michelle, Ozark, Missouri; twelve grandchildren, Callie, Tad, Kyle, Derek, Sarah, Lyndsey, Laiken, Ben, Megan, Abigail, Garrett, and Ryan; four great-grandchildren, Catherine, William, Beringer and Ketch, and one on the way; and special friend, Donna Hall.
Her parents, husband, one son, Russell Dotson and one brother, Marvin Farmer, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon’s and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
March 21, 2022 @ 7:17 pm
Dennis, Douglas, and Paul/Dotson Families,
My Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of your Mother. I will have all of you in my daily prayers and may God give each of you comfort, encouragement, strength, and peace. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
Paula Dotson Earls
March 22, 2022 @ 11:26 am
Dennis, Doug and Paul–I’m so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was always a gracious lady. I have good memories of her. May God comfort you at this time and fill you with a multitude of wonderful memories.
Linda Jean
March 22, 2022 @ 11:50 am
I always loved her smile and when she would get tickled, she had the best laugh. Always so sweet and I knew she loved the Lord…prayers of comfort being sent.
Melinda Burgess King
March 22, 2022 @ 11:59 am
So many childhood memories are tied to the Dotson family. May the image of your Mom’s Heavenly reunion with Dad and Russell fill your hearts with love and peace.
John & Sharon West
March 22, 2022 @ 6:35 pm
Dennis, Doug, Paul,
We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a very sweet lady. We have many good memories of your mom & dad both when we all went to church together years ago. Sorry we couldn’t make the services. You all are in our thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time. With Love.
Teresa eldringhoffronans
March 22, 2022 @ 9:05 pm
Paul and family…..sincere condolences on the loss of your Momma. May she rest in peace.
Julie and Harry Chapin
March 23, 2022 @ 2:13 pm
Our heartfelt condolences to the Dotson Family on the passing of your loved one.