Clara Caffey Dotson

Clara was born March 13, 1929 to Samuel Patrick Caffey and Lillian Easley Kirk Caffey. She graduated from Winona High School in 1949 and married the love of her life, Albert Clyde Dotson, Jr., in August of that same year.

Clara was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Patrick and Lillian Caffey; her husband, Albert Clyde Dotson, Jr.; her sisters, Christine Adams and Inez Rice; her brothers, W.E. Caffey, Howard Caffey, Hammond Caffey, Pat Caffey, Jr., Leroy Caffey, Winston Caffey, Erwin Caffey, Johnny Caffey, Kirk Caffey, and Hugh Curry Caffey.

Clara is survived by her children, Al Dotson of Winona, MS and Lana Brantley (Kenny) of Greenville, MS; five grandchildren, Ryan Brantley (Sallie), Jane Claire Biggers (Daniel), Anna Gillentine (John Shannon), Alana Fairley (Chris), and Drew Dotson; and nine great grandchildren.

Clara’s greatest love was her husband, Clyde, and being surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved gardening, flowers, playing bridge, and cooking. She was always trying new recipes, to impress her fellow bridge players.

Funeral services for Clara Caffey Dotson, 96, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6 at First Baptist Church in Winona. There will be a visitation starting at 12:00 p.m. until the start of the service. A private burial will be held at Winona Oakwood Cemetery. Rev. Jay Anderson will officiate services. Pallbearers will be Chris Fairley, John Dotson Townsend, Drew Dotson, Ryan Brantley, Daniel Biggers, John Shannon Gillentine. Honorary pallbearers will be Thomas “Cat” Caffey, Tommy Griffin, and Jackie Caffey.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff and caregivers of Magnolia Gardens in Greenville, MS for their love and devotion to Mamma Clara. Their kindness will always be remembered by her family.