Edna Conner Dotson
September 17, 1940 ~ August 17, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Edna Conner Dotson, 70, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at the Laurels of Summit Ridge.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Tina Marlow Conner. She was a retired Customer Service Manager from Ball Corporation.
Mrs. Dotson is survived by her husband, Gary Don Dotson; daughter, Teresa Blackwelder and her husband, Terry, of Rock Hill, SC; brothers, AJ Conner of Asheville and Charles Conner of Black Mountain; sister, Elsie Benfield of Asheville; 2 grandchildren, Joshua Don and Allison Leigh Blackwelder.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Reynolds Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Dotson was a charter member. The Revs Bobby Smith and Stan Dotson will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Interment will be in Gashes Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Reynolds Baptist Church Building Fund, 520 Rose Hill Road, Asheville, NC, 28803.
Groce Funeral Home, Tunnel Road, is assisting the Dotson family
Don, Teresa and family, I am so sorry about Edna. I have so many wonderful memories of all of you for many years at Reynolds. I loved to hear Edna play the piano and for the trio to sing. Now she is singing and playing in heaven. May God keep you sheltered in His hands during this time.
Don, Teresa & family,
I am so sorry about Edna. We know she is in a better place but that doesn’t make it easy for those left behind. You know I am here for you if you need anything at all, I would be more than happy to help you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and Comfort you.
Teresa,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your dad and the rest of your family. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family and hoping you can find comfort in knowing that your mom is at peace and that God is taking care of her now. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Teresa:
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all during this difficult time. Love your friend,
Jennifer
Our prayers are with you.
So Sorry for your loss. Yor are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry and Dwight Lytle
Don and Teresa
My heart is broken for you tonight. I can’t help but remember what we learned when we were little ‘Death is the gateway to heaven’ I pray for God’s peace to surround you. We love you.
Teresa and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you during this time and give you peace in your hearts. Mrs. Dotson is with God now and resting peacefully. She is suffering no more.
God Bless you and your family.
Love you,
Your friend,
Debra
Don and Teresa You are in our thoughts and prayers. Coy Colleen and Dawnn Calhoun
Teresa,
My heart is aching for you and your family. I pray you will find comfort in knowing that your Mom is no longer in pain and is in a better place. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Teresa,
My heart goes out to you and your family right now. I love you like a big sister. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all!
Teresa,
May God be with you and your family during this difficult journey in life. Sending love, thoughts and prayers your way.
Love, Pam
Teresa, I was so sorry to hear about your mother. I know it is a hard time for you, I will keep you in my prayers. Love you Kay
Don and Teresa, You are in our thoughts and prayers at passing of Edna. She was a wonderful person and loved so very much by all her family.
I can’t be there but know I love you very much.
The bible says to be ‘absent from the body is to be present with the Lord ‘ May you be comforted with that knowledge.
Don & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Edna. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Much Love,
Gary & Judy Dotson
Cliff & Mary Dotson
Don, you have lost a wonderful wife and friend but God in Heaven has gained another angel.
Teresa and family
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during these sad and difficult times.