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Leona Ruth Dotson also lovingly known as "Granny"

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes

202 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, Ohio 45656

(p) 740-682-6696    (f) 740-682-7862




Leona Ruth Dotson of the Centerpoint Community of Oak Hill, Ohio passed away at the age of 89 on Sunday, May 19th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 7th, 1935, in Catlettsburg, Kentucky to Samuel Joseph Click and Mary (Hurd) Click both of whom preceded her in death.

 

Leona retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center.

 

She married Jackie Lee Dotson on August 11th, 1950. Together they raised four children: Bobby Ray (Vickie) Dotson of Powell, Ohio, Darrell Lee (Brenda) Dotson who passed in 2018, Tony Allen (Missy) Dotson who passed in 2023, and Mary Ellen (Guy) Crago of Centerpoint, Ohio.

 

She had seven grandchildren: Jacob Lee (Morgan) Dotson, Vincent Andrew (Jacqueline) Dotson, Ashley Nicole Dotson, Megan Lynette Dotson, Zachary Guy (Cassie) Crago, Justin Tyler Crago, and Elizabeth K. (Dotson) Whitmore who passed in 2012 due to breast cancer; seven great-grandchildren: Nora Lee Dotson, Kamilah Lanae Crago, Emersyn Leona Crago, Sawyer Lillian Belle Dotson, Aza Levi David Mabe, Jackson William Whitmore, and Maxton Richard Whitmore.

 

Besides her parents, two sons, and one granddaughter who preceded her in death, she was also preceded by her husband, Jackie Dotson; and two brothers, Robert Harold Click and Billy Joe Click.

 

Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 24th, 2024, from 12PM-3PM at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Oak Hill. Funeral services will immediately follow at 3PM with Pastor Jeff Patrick officiating. Burial will follow at Centerpoint Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www lewisgillum.com.

 

 

 

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