Darlene Garner Dotson, 78, of Mathias, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 14, 2024 in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 6 at 1:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal, Virginia with the Rev. Jeff Jacob officiating. Interment will follow in Panorama Memorial Gardens at Strasburg, Virginia.
Darlene was born December 11, 1945 in Burke, Virginia, daughter of the late David Alfred and Ethel Belle Loucks Garner.
She was a life member of Word of Life International Church in Sterling, Virginia and attended Community Faith Church in Locust Grove, Virginia.
Darlene was married to the late Avery Everette Dotson, Sr.
Surviving are two sons, Avery E. Dotson, Jr. of Locust Grove and Kevin W. Dotson, Sr. of Mathias, West Virginia; one daughter, Cheryl L. Jacob of Leesburg, Virginia; one brother, Paul C. Garner of Bristol, Virginia; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Darren Dotson, Donny Dotson, Jordan Jacob, Josh Jacob, Kevin Dotson, Jr., and Jeffrey Dotson.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 6 from 12-1 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home.
I am so very sorry for your loss! Darlene was a sweet woman and will be missed. I met her when she went to the Mathias Assembly of God church here in Mathias, WV. Hugs and many prayers for your family.
Kevin so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful woman. Always enjoyed her at the clinic.Prayers for you all.
So sorry for your loss Dotson boys, I know how much you loved her and how much she will be missed by many.
Cheryl/Jeff…
So sad to hear the loss of this wonderful, fun, and loving lady. May God hold you in His hands during this time.
I send my love to all the family ,she was an amazing woman of love and giving . God Blessed this family with her and I was blessed to have had time of fellowship with her in prayer and simple visits . She was always a loving and friendly soul and heaven is now here home no doubt . Thank u Lord for keeping us all . Love u Laurie and Avery and all the kids , God be their peace right now Amen
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of my coworker. Darlene (DD). She will be remembered as a truly caring and loving individual who always approached her work with dedication and a big smile and fussing. Her hard work and commitment to Fairfax County will leave a lasting impact on those who had the privilege of knowing her May their memory continue to inspire and bring comfort to all who knew her. When the grief attack happens try Psalms 121 look to the hills from which come at your help for your help comes from the Lord. Be blessed.
Thinking of you all at this time..
Love, Oliver Dove
l first worked with Darlene in 1980 at the Franconia police station and when she retired at Burke station rd with FMD. l saw her at the church as clown at Blacklick and Edsal rd in Springfield but l forgot her clown name
Happiness was her clown name
So very sorry to hear of Darlene’s passing. I met Darlene & her sister, Gail, when their husbands ran a business in Franconia. In later years, I spoke with Darlene by phone when she lived in Mathias. She was a very kind Christian lady. Deepest sympathy and prayers for her family and friends.