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Regina Dotson-Adams

d. February 3, 2005

Herrin- Regina Dotson-Adams, 87, of Herrin, passed away at 2:40pm on Thursday February 3, 2005 at the Herrin Hospital with her daughters by her side. Mrs. Adams was born September 1, 1917 in Johnson County to Francis and Gussie (Gould) Burklow. She married Clarence Dotson in Johnson County in 1937. He passed away in August of 1984. She married Tom Adams in Marion, IL in 1977. He preceded her in death on September 11, 1981. Mrs. Adams had worked as a cook at Mattingly Health Care in Energy for 25 years. After her retirement, Regina and her life companion, Bob Ryan, enjoyed traveling and experiencing new and exciting places together. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Energy. She was also a member of the Eagles and the American Legion- Womens Auxiliary of Herrin. She loved to play Bingo. Survivors include: 5 daughters- Violet Rank- Chicago, IL Louise Jackson- Energy, IL Debbie (and her husband Delbert) Gregge- Herrin, IL Pam (and her husband Kenneth) Robinson- Mt Vernon, IL Mary (and her husband Mike) Davis- Herrin, IL 2 sons- Kenneth (and his wife Linda) Dotson- Energy, IL Roger (and his wife Debbie) Dotson- Herrin, IL 13 Grandchildren- Kenneth, Brian, and Greg Dotson Larry and Kevin Jackson Michelle and Michael Dotson Doug and Kyle Gregge Danny and Adam Robinson Tresa Lyell-Bensavage and Woody Lyell 21 Great Grandchildren 3 Great Great Grandchildren 2 Nephews- Ronnie and Dewayne Hall Preceded in death by: Her parents Her significant other and life companion- Bob Ryan Husband- Clarence Dotson, Husband- Tom Adams, Granddaughter-Kimberly Ann Dotson, Son-In-Law- Larry Jackson, Sister-Margie Cochran Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin has been entrusted with arrangements. Funeral services will be 1:30pm Sunday February 6, 2005 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with the Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Energy. Visitation will be held from 6-9 pm on Saturday February 5, 2005 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com Reginas family would like to express their deepest gratitude for the kindness and compassion shown by Dr. Javier Muniz.
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