Helen J. Dotson

Helen J. Dotson, 73, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday morning, December 13, 2020, at Lexington Court Care Center. She was born February 19, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Audrey (Barker) Smith.

The matriarch of her family, Helen was known for her cooking and canning skills. Helen was a wonderful grandmother and would do anything to spoil her grandchildren. She cared for all of her family, including her brothers, sister, nieces and nephews. A devoted Elvis fan, she loved going to Las Vegas. Her favorite games to play were Yahtzee and Euchre.

Helen is survived by three daughters, Trisha Durbin, Michelle (Gary) Bursley, and Timi (Jeff) Scott; nine grandchildren, Lauren (Troy) McCarron, Alec (Elizabeth) Durbin, Corey Durbin, Courtney Robertson (Dominic Barker), Taylor (Steven Weese) Durbin, Laine Leatherow, Jansen Robertson, Grant Leatherow (Maya McFrederick), and Joshua Robertson; three great-grandchildren, Avery, Lana and Will; seven siblings, John Smith, Leroy Smith, Larry Smith, James Smith, Pam Smith, Charlie Smith and Leonard Smith; numerous nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and close friends and family, Joe and Barb Henry and Ray and Nancy Bond.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tim Dotson; great-granddaughter, Layla-Jean Weese; and brother, Jack Smith.

Private family services will be observed. The Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors is honored to serve the family.