Stacie Lynette Dotson Obituary (1962 - 2019)

Stacie Lynette Washington Dotson came into the world on December 29, 1962, and passed away at the age of 56 on March 14, 2019 at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital. She the was wife of Dwight L. "Dottie" Dotson with whom she shared 35 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Texas City, Tx, Stacie was the daughter of Mary Alice Washington Collins and Samuel L. Washington. Stacie grew up at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church under the direction of Rev. M. C. Bridges. She graduated LaMarque High School class of 1981 with subsequent certifications in accounting data entry. Stacie enjoyed arts and crafts like making handmade soaps and flower bouquets, home decorating, horticulture and yardscaping, sharing laughs at family functions, travel, trips to the park, running track and riding motorcycles in her youth, and showering her 7 grandchildren with unconditional love and affection. Stacie served as an inspiration to all by keeping hope and positive attitude through her many medical struggles and roadblocks. No matter how hard things got, she carried on. She struggled through pain, depression,and fatigue, and but no matter how hard the fight got, she never stopped fighting. Stacie is preceded in death her parents, Samuel L. Washington and Mary A. Washington Collins, paternal grandparents Tom and Florence Washington; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Lottie Newby; father-in-law, Leon M. Dotson; and brother-in-laws Floyd Barrett Cox, Jr. and Robert Ward. Stacie is survived by her husband Dwight L. Dotson; stepson Dwight L. Dotson, Jr.; son Kevin E. Washington (LaToya); daughters Erica C. Dotson and Rachel L. Dotson; and grandchildren: Christopher Dotson, Christian Dotson, Zi'Yunna Thompson, Messiah Hayes, Ahylund Thomas, Jazilyn Washington, and Brysen Washington. Her memories will linger in the hearts of her siblings Sam Washington, Jr., Deborah Ward, Joseph "Pokey" Simmons, Larry Dale Washington Sr. (Fredericka), Carla Z. Washington Lynch (Anthony), Pauline L. Washington Cox, godsister Gennifer Johnson Williams (Corey); Mother-in-law Versia Dotson; siblings-in-law Lonnie Dotson (Arlette), Barney Dotson, Dwayne (Patsy), Sheila Dotson Hall, Curtis Dotson, Malcolm Dotson (Cynthia); and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Flower arrangements and/or donations may be sent to: Carnes Funeral Home, 3100 Gulf Freeway, Texas City, TX 77591. Visitation will be at 9am-11am followed by funeral service on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11am at: New Beginnings Church located at 1950 TX-3, League City, TX 77573.