Lura Jane (Sanders) Dotson, of Wellington, Ohio left this world behind to enter into the presence of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, on April 9, 2020. She was born in Coeburn, Virginia to Alonzo and Lillie (Spears) Sanders on October 4, 1932. She was one of ten siblings and held many fond memories of her wonderful parents and her years in Virginia. In 1952, she was crowned Miss Wise County but, having entered the competition on a dare, she chose not to proceed to the state level.

On December 17, 1952, Lura Jane wed Cornell Dotson, who survives her and with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. They were blessed with four children. Daughter, Rita (1955-2010), son, Stephan of Lorain County; daughter, Donna (Dale) Adkins of Columbia Station; daughter, Lura Marae (Thomas) Keller of West Salem. She was grandma to seventeen (two preceding her in death) and great grandma to thirty six (one preceding her in death).

In addition, she leaves behind seven loving siblings, Jackie Sulfridge of Coeburn, VA, Sonia (Kyle) Rose of Clintwood, VA, Doris Campbell of Kingsport, TN, Rebecca (David) Fesler of Hartwell, GA, Joseph (Patti) Sanders of Coeburn, VA, Samuel (Sharon) Sanders of Castlewood, VA, Susan Markham of Coeburn, VA; numerous nephews and nieces, as well as great nephews and great nieces. She was also preceded by her brother, Everette Sanders of Elyria, OH; sister, Nancy Nealon of Castlewood, VA; and numerous others related by marriage.

Lura Jane had varied interests over the years. She and Cornell shared a delight in bowling for many years and spent time together hunting on occasion. Some of her hobbies included making afghans, sewing and painting, with the bulk of her work being still-life pictures. Her love of life and people flowed over into her involvement in the lives of her family members and friends. When she was able, Lura Jane relished in fixing your favorite dish or simply sharing a cup of coffee or tea with you while you chatted. She was a member of Faith Christian Church of Spencer, Ohio where, until recent years, she loved to sing with her church family.

Lura Jane will be sadly missed but is now victorious with Christ. To all those she knew and loved, her last words would be consistent. Therefore, in the words of Lura Jane Dotson, "I love you!"

Given the current COVID-19 crisis, a private burial will be held in Jackson Cemetery. Pastor Thomas Keller of Faith Christian Church presding.