Evelyn M. Dotson, 94, of Monon, passed away at 8:36 am, Sunday, January 18, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 30, 1920 in Good Springs, Alabama to the late William Patrick and Melvina (Aldridge) Tennant. She attended West Frankfurt High School in Illinois and graduated from Oak Creek High School in Colorado. Her marriage was to Ralph E. "Butch" Dotson on February 11, 1942 in Richmond California. He died November 4, 1992. Evelyn worked in munitions plants during World War II and the Vietnam War. Mrs. Dotson was a homemaker and also worked in 5/10 stores. She attended Monon Wesleyan Church and was active in the 1st Southern Baptist Church of Joliet when she lived there. Surviving is her son, Michael E. Dotson of Monon; a daughter, Peggy S. Pierce (husband: James) of Francesville; a brother, Vernon E. Tennant of Los Angeles, CA, a sister, Naoma Hardin of Rock Springs, Wyoming and her granddaughter, Mary Jean Pierce. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are four brothers, one sister and her son, Danny E. Dotson. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon; Evelyn's son, Michael Dotson will officiate. Graveside funeral rites to be held at 10 a.m. (CST) (11 a.m. EST) Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Hills of Rest Cemetery (23060 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL). Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Share online memories and condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com