Frances Carolyn Dotson Obituary

The family announces the passing of Frances Carolyn Dotson of Hilliard, Ohio on October 11, 2026. Frances, born on September 7, 1940, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Frances Carolyn Dotson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Eugene Smith and Blanche Smith; her husband Jesse Dotson; her son Jesse Dotson Jr. (Kaylee); her sister Norma Reynolds; and her stepfather Robert Herron.

She is survived by: her children, Kimberly Deaton (Michael), Kevin (Melissa), Phillip Deaton (Aubrey), Julie Dotson, Dakota McGee (Travis), Joyce Chadrick and Caleb; her daughter-in-law Sarah Dotson; her grandchildren, Ashley Bolser (Trevor), Bethany Stansell (Michael) and Wesley Dotson; her great grandchildren, Eliana, Kinsley, Lucas Deaton, Carter and Caysen Deaton; her grandchildren, Peyton McGee, Bentley Chadrick, Cooper, Easton Bolser, Rebecca, Jesse Stansell and Naomi Dotson; and her siblings, Eugene Smith and Mary Herrfurth. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Visitation was held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Kindred Funeral Home (400 Union Blvd, Englewood, OH 45322). A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.