Marianne Dotson
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Marianne Dotson

  • December 16, 1926 - May 22, 2011
  • Huntsville, Alabama
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“My daughter Amy was one of the many young persons that Ms. Dotson coached. Amy learned so much from her on many levels. She was so full of...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Jo Petersen - Huntsville, AL

“I will greatly miss Ms. Dotson. She was an encouragement to all skaters, and to those who looked to her for leadership and guidance. She was, and...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Rebecca Rose Lutonsky - AL

“Sympathy and hugs to your family at this sad time. Mrs Dotson is much missed, but will be remembered rinkside and elsewhere. ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Pat Blackman - Huntsville, AL

“My condolences. May God be with you. ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Jimi Hendrix - Ex-Son-In-Law

“Dita & Manuela, I am very sorry for your loss. Your mother was an inspiratinal coach and loving person to so many. ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Colleen Rodriguez - Huntsville, AL

“I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Dotson. My entire family loved her, not only as a skating coach for Brandon, Matthew and Miranda, but as the...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Doris Shapiro - Huntsville, AL

“Manuela, I was so very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I know from recent personal experience that losing a parent is a terrible...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Jennie Staub - Athens, AL

“Your mom will be missed by all of us. ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Terry & Chris Roal - Huntsville, AL

“Our thoughts are with you ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Booker - Charlotte, NC


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Marianne Mullender Dotson
December 16, 1926 – May 22, 2011
Marianne Mullender Dotson 84 of Huntsville passed away Sunday. Mrs. Dotson was born in Belgium. Mrs. Dotson was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Spencer Dotson, Jr. Mrs. Dotson was a member of the Huntsville Beatification Society. She taught Figure Skating for over 35 years in Huntsville, and was a former director of Ice Skating in the Huntsville area. Mrs. Dotson spent many years in Hollywood acting in movies in the U.S. as well as Europe.
She is survived by her daughters Editha Dotson-Bowser and her husband James C. Bowser and Manuela Dotson Hendrix. Grandchildren Christopher Bowser, Cassandra Bowser, Olivia Hendrix, Andrew Hendrix and Jasmine Hendrix.
Visitation will be Monday from 5:30 pm until 7 pm at Valhalla Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 3 pm at Valhalla Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please send donation to the Marianne Dotson Scholarship Fund at Municipal Ice complex, Attn: Friends of Recreational Ice Activities 3185 Leeman Ferry Rd, Huntsville, Al 35801.