Betty Burrell Dotson
September 11, 1941 ~ February 2, 2014
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Betty Burrell Dotson, 72, of Asheville, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Born in McDowell County to the late Troy and Georgia Creasman Burrell, she was office manager with Dunhams Sales and Service and a member of Trinity of Fairview Baptist Church.
Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her husband B. Dwight Dotson.
Survivors include one son, Brian Dwight Dotson (Tina), and one daughter, Sandy Dotson Battle (Willie) all of Asheville; four grandchildren, Ryan Morton, Jessica, Josh and Jenna Dotson, all of Asheville; one brother Jim Burrell of Pittsburgh, PA; two sisters, Brenda Joyner of Fairview and Edith Croom of Spartanburg, SC.
Mrs. Dotson enjoyed spending time with her family, working in her flower garden, and especially enjoyed attending her grandchildrens ballgames and activities.
A funeral service will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity of Fairview Baptist Church. Rev. Stacey Harris and Rev. Jeffrey Hudson will officiate and burial will follow at Gashes Creek Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road.
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Sandy and Brian,
We are so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We were so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She and Dwight were good neighbors and friends to my parents (Joe and Mary Liner) for many years. Love and condolences to all the family.
Brian and Tina; sorry for your loss. Betty and I shared many good times during our time at Trinity. May the God of Comfort bring you peace during this time.
Leuzette Tweed
A sweet, kind soul has slipped away from us for a while. How she loved her family! Her presence in this world may not be here but our memories of her smile, her laughter and caring ways are examples for us all. My love and warm hugs to all the family
Brian, Sandy, and family. So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing, but it’s a grand reunion in her heavenly home. She was a true joy to be around, and a good neighbor for years. My prayers are with you, that God will wrap his arms around you and grant you grace during this time. Joan Dotson Spivey
Tina and Brian, I’m so sorry for the loss of Betty. We will miss her in the neighborhood. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. God will help you in the following days.
Sandy, Brian & families, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I always enjoyed being around Betty. She was such a pleasant person. Please let me know if you need anything. Love you all. God Bless You.
It’s hard to believe the ‘Oakley gang’ is almost all gone…But I know they are rejoicing and praising God in Heaven!! I know it’s so hard to let them go, but at least we have comfort knowing we will see them again…in perfect condition! Take care and praying for peace…Love you all! Tammy Morningstar Hess
We are sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.