Evelena Dotson
February 26, 1928 - February 17, 2018
Evelena Dotson, 89, passed away February 17, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Evelena was born February 26, 1928 in Richwood, West Virginia, to Charles and Lucy “Williams” Coffman. She was a resident of Carthage for over 20 years, worked as a bookkeeper and volunteer teacher at Laubauch Literacy for over 18 years, and attended the New Covenant Outreach Church in Carthage. Evelena is survived by four grandchildren, Krystal Reed of Carrollton, Texas, Tina Dingess of Carthage, Jennifer Kirkes of Lawton, Oklahoma and Kimberly Gradoz of Great Falls, Montana; one daughter-in-law, Kun Ok Reed, and five great grandchildren. Evelena is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Charles W. Reed; two daughters, Diane E. Reed and Kathryn R. Jones; four sisters and two brothers. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Fasken Cemetery, Northeast of Carthage. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the New Covenant Outreach Church, in care of Ulmer Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Evelena Dotson, 89, passed away February 17, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Evelena was born February 26, 1928 in Richwood, West Virginia, to Charles and Lucy “Williams” Coffman. She was a resident of Carthage for over 20 years,... View Obituary & Service Information