Mrs. Ellen Mae Hensley Dotson age 92, passed away January 24, 2013.

She was retired from Stonecutter Mills, an active member of Spencer Baptist Church for 73 years and was also a lifetime member of the VFW.

Ellen was born April 19, 1920 in Madison County NC to the late Matthew Manassey Hensley and Roxie Ann McDevitt Hensley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Grover Cleveland Dotson, their children Grover Lee Dotson and Shirley Dotson Springs, her siblings Dusky Bradshaw, Carrie Wheeler, Pearl Sellers, Faye Fox, Mary Monday, Martha Hensley, Matthew Hensley and William McKinley “Mac” Hensley.

Left to cherish her memories are 2 granddaughters, 4 great grandchildren, 1 daughter-in-law, other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life was held at Spencer Baptist Church with Revs. Billy Vaughn and Bruce Caldwell officiating. Mrs. Dotson will be laid to rest in Spindale City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Spencer Baptist Church 187 Oak Street Spindale, NC 28160.

Crowe’s Mortuary is assisting the Family.