Celebrating the life of
Margaret Martin Dotson
August 01, 1930 - December 05, 2016
Margaret Martin Dotson, died at Memorial Health University Hospital after a short illness surrounded by family.
Born in Savannah, Georgia to James and Alice McGinley Martin, Margaret was a devout Catholic and a lifelong member of St. James Catholic Church. She graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy in 1948 and from St. Joseph’s Nursing School in 1951.
She was married to her high school sweetheart, Joseph Eugene Dotson, Sr. for 54 years until his death in 2004. Together they raised 4 sons and 2 daughters. She was most proud of her role as a loving mother.
She worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital as a Registered Nurse and then Memorial Medical Center, where she retired after 25 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Joseph Eugene Dotson, Sr, daughter Pam Dotson Walker and son Martin Dotson.
She is survived by Angie (Chip) Dotson Cail, Kevin (Bunny) Dotson, Denny (Carol) Dotson, and Gene (Marie) Dotson, Jr.: grandchildren, David Walker, Michael Walker, Gene (Amanda) Dotson III, Matthew Dotson, Katherine Dotson, Drew Dotson, Ryan Dotson, Lauren Dotson, Denny (Jordan) Dotson Jr, Dalton Dotson, Dade Dotson, Kenny (Abigail) Cail III, Austin Cail, Kristen Cail and great-grandchildren, Kenny Cail IV and Adelyn Dotson.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 9, 2016 at St. James Catholic Church with Reverend Mark Ross, Celebrant. Burial will follow at the Catholic Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to St. Vincent’s Academy, Carmelite Nuns or St. James Catholic Church.
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends. May the God of all comfort be with you during this time of grief .As you reflect on the happy moments you spent together may it bring you comfort. The scriptures at Isaiah 25 ; 8
- Ge, Atlanta , Ga
So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of and praying for the Dotson Family.
- Jason, Amy & Cody Cowan, Savannah, GA
Sorry for your loss, she was a sweet and caring lady, prayers to the Dotson family.
- Debbie Overman , Montgomery , Tx
I am so sorry for your loss. If you knew Margaret Dotson, then you loved her. She was a kind, loving, devout person who put her faith and family above all else. I'll miss her for a long, long time.
- Cass Thomasson, Savannah, GA
Our prayers to the family. Aunt Margaret was loved so much by so many!
- Cindy Dotson Simons and Bruce, Pembroke , GA
Angie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...love to all
- Leslie Prouty, Savannah, GA
You and your loved one are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Anna Tompkins, Savannah, Ga.
My heart goes out to the Dotson Family. Prayers and condolences at this sad time..Miss Dotson was a very sweet lady, may she Rest In Peace..
- Pat Stargel, Cumming , Ga.
My condolences to the Dotson Family on Margaret's passing. Please find comfort from our Lord and Savior's promise at John 5:28 [ to resurrect those who have been asleep in death]. May fond Memories of Margaret linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days ahead.
- Henry, , Ga
My thoughts and prayers are with the Dotson family as you mourn the loss of your dear mother, Margaret. Her friendship was a special blessing. With deepest sympathy, Ruth Tirone, Savannah, Georgia
- Ruth Tirone, Savannah , GA
Dear Dotson Family, I was saddened to learn of your beloved mother, Margaret's death. Our families have shared so much together, and those memories are priceless! From infancy to adulthood we were bound by our faith, our education, and our friendship. Your mother epitomized love, kindness, and beauty. My mother along with all six of the Lowe children will miss her dearly. Heaven gained an angel today! All of you are in our prayers as we mourn her loss, and we ask God to lift you up during this difficult time! With deepest sympathy, Patty Lowe King and family, Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Patricia Lowe King, Spartanburg, SC
I send my love and prayers to the entire Dotson family. My Dad and Margaret were first cousins, and he frequently shared great memories of the two of them growing up together. He always thought the world of Margaret. She was a wonderful lady and certainly will be missed. Thinking of all of you during this sad time.
- Jan Holland Ethridge and Family, Alpharetta , Ga
To the Entire Dotson Family, We are truly saddened by the loss you are suffering by Margarets's passing. She and your entire family has always been close to our family. We have you all in our prayers. God bless.
- Mike Lowe and family, Tybee Island, Ga
I'm sorry for the loss of my lifetime friend. My heart goes out to the family. I'm sending my love to each one of you. You will be in my prayer and thoughts forever. All our love. Marion and Gloria
- Gloria and Marion Lowe, Guyton, ga
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends. May the God of all comfort be with you during this time of grief .As you reflect on the happy moments you spent together may it bring you comfort. The scriptures at Isaiah 25 ; 8
- Ge, Atlanta , Ga
So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of and praying for the Dotson Family.
- Jason, Amy & Cody Cowan, Savannah, GA
Sorry for your loss, she was a sweet and caring lady, prayers to the Dotson family.
- Debbie Overman , Montgomery , Tx
I am so sorry for your loss. If you knew Margaret Dotson, then you loved her. She was a kind, loving, devout person who put her faith and family above all else. I'll miss her for a long, long time.
- Cass Thomasson, Savannah, GA
Our prayers to the family. Aunt Margaret was loved so much by so many!
- Cindy Dotson Simons and Bruce, Pembroke , GA
Angie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...love to all
- Leslie Prouty, Savannah, GA
You and your loved one are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Anna Tompkins, Savannah, Ga.
My heart goes out to the Dotson Family. Prayers and condolences at this sad time..Miss Dotson was a very sweet lady, may she Rest In Peace..
- Pat Stargel, Cumming , Ga.
My condolences to the Dotson Family on Margaret's passing. Please find comfort from our Lord and Savior's promise at John 5:28 [ to resurrect those who have been asleep in death]. May fond Memories of Margaret linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days ahead.
- Henry, , Ga
My thoughts and prayers are with the Dotson family as you mourn the loss of your dear mother, Margaret. Her friendship was a special blessing. With deepest sympathy, Ruth Tirone, Savannah, Georgia
- Ruth Tirone, Savannah , GA
Dear Dotson Family, I was saddened to learn of your beloved mother, Margaret's death. Our families have shared so much together, and those memories are priceless! From infancy to adulthood we were bound by our faith, our education, and our friendship. Your mother epitomized love, kindness, and beauty. My mother along with all six of the Lowe children will miss her dearly. Heaven gained an angel today! All of you are in our prayers as we mourn her loss, and we ask God to lift you up during this difficult time! With deepest sympathy, Patty Lowe King and family, Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Patricia Lowe King, Spartanburg, SC
I send my love and prayers to the entire Dotson family. My Dad and Margaret were first cousins, and he frequently shared great memories of the two of them growing up together. He always thought the world of Margaret. She was a wonderful lady and certainly will be missed. Thinking of all of you during this sad time.
- Jan Holland Ethridge and Family, Alpharetta , Ga
To the Entire Dotson Family, We are truly saddened by the loss you are suffering by Margarets's passing. She and your entire family has always been close to our family. We have you all in our prayers. God bless.
- Mike Lowe and family, Tybee Island, Ga
I'm sorry for the loss of my lifetime friend. My heart goes out to the family. I'm sending my love to each one of you. You will be in my prayer and thoughts forever. All our love. Marion and Gloria
- Gloria and Marion Lowe, Guyton, ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
