BARBARA JUNE DOTSON

Barbara June Dotson, 79, of Willard passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. She was born in Springfield, on June 9, 1943, to Clarence and Juanita (Dixon) Franks. On Aug. 1, 1970, she married Delmer Dale Dotson. They shared over 37 years together, before his passing in 2007.  
Dotson was an active member of Eudora Baptist Church, playing the piano, helping with outreach, and was a servant leader in all she did.
Dotson is survived by her children Kent Dotson, Kevin Dotson and wife Rebecca D., Sandy Martinsen, Scott Martinsen and wife Belinda, and Kristen Dotson; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; siblings Linda Zweerink and husband Darrell, Trish Glenn, Debara Tobin and husband John, Bob Franks and wife Kathryn; other family, and many friends.
Dotson was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Juanita Franks; husband Dale Dotson; and brother-in-law Jim Glenn.
Visitation was from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at Eudora Baptist Church. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Eudora Baptist Church. Graveside services were at 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Cabool Cemetery.   
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Eudora Baptist Church. Arrangements under the direction of Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Walnut Grove.