Carolyn Kathleen (Pierson) Dotson, of Martinsville, Illinois and Alpharetta, Georgia.She was born, April 1, 1928 in Casey, Illinois to Lastiene Leland and Kathleen (Ishler) Pierson.She entered eternal life on November 7, 2026 surrounded by her son, daughter and daughter in law. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 60 years, Edwin Richard Dotson (Dick), her parents, Kathleen Ishler Pierson and Lastiene Leland Pierson, an infant brother, Jack Robert Pierson.She is survived by her son William (Debbie) of Horseshoe Beach, Florida, daughter Kathleen Dotson of Suwanee, Georgia, Granddaughter Ashlee Johnson (Steven), Grandson Adam Dotson (Jennifer) and great-grand children Landon Johnson, Oliver Richard Dotson and Rosalee Dotson. Carolyn grew up in Pittsburg PA, attended University of Pittsburg and was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. While in High School she was in numerous theater productions which was a favorite hobby. She spent every summer enjoying life at the home of her grandparents, Wesley and Maude Ishler, in the beautiful Midwest town of Martinsville, Illinois. This town held her heart and was a big part of her life.She met her husband, Dick Dotson, while on a girl’s trip to Bermuda. Their courtship led to marriage on July 30, 1955. They moved to Miami, Florida where they began a family and lived for 50 years. While living in Miami, she enjoyed raising their children, playing bridge, hosting Christmas parties, being member and active at Christ the King Lutheran Church. Their summers were spent in the Florida Keys swimming and fishing. She loved to travel and had a sense of adventure. When not spending time in the Florida Keys, she would plan summer trips, for the family, traveling around the Mountain States and Southwest area. All trips always included a stay in Martinsville, Illinois, the small town that captivated her soul and heart. She shared her love of Martinsville, with her husband and children. Today her son and daughter enjoy spending time there in the summer.For the last 30 years Carolyn and Dick spent their summers, out of the Georgia heat, in Martinsville. While there the Martinsville Library and Bible Church were very dear to her. In recent years she enjoyed coffee “uptown” on Friday mornings with an incredible group of ladies. On Sundays she enjoyed Pastor Dave’s sermons and loved the Lord. Amanda and Kaylee at the library always kept mom in the latest large print books.She loved and cared for her family deeply. Her thoughts and life were about her family, always caring, always generous, and willing to help in any way.Carolyn was an avid reader and card player. She enjoyed her time in Alpharetta, Georgia playing bridge and having lunch with the Apples of the Orchards group. She loved summers “on the porch”, in Martinsville, playing Gin Rummy with Dad, playing bridge at the Casey Country club, reading or visiting with those who stopped by. Her bridge card games in Alpharetta and Martinsville or even online kept her mind and her wit sharp.She also loved movies with Casablanca, Now Voyager and Gone with the Wind, being a few of her favorites. Special quotes from Casablanca and Now Voager, “Well always have Paris”, and Now Voyager, “Don’t long for the moon when we have the stars” always brought a smile to her face. And let’s not forget her favorite musician, Ol’ Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra, which she never tired from listening to him, Alan Jackson, Neil Diamond and even a little Jimmy Buffet. She had a sense of adventure and made sure the family enjoyed it all too. These adventures included a mule trip down the Grand Canyon, elevator rides deep below the earth to explore old mines, sea plane rides on top of glaciers, in Alaska, Parasailing, and Zip-Lining, at 90 years old, in the Caribbean to name a few.She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother whose greatest passion was her husband, their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026 after 10:00 AM at the Martinsville Bible Church, 509 N Ridgelawn Road, Martinsville, Illinois. A service in honor of her life will be 12:00 Noon following the visitation. Internment will follow at the Casey, Illinois Washington Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Martinsville Public Library or Martinsville Bible Church.Checks can be mailed to:Martinsville Public Library 120 East Main Street Martinsville, Il. or https://www.martinsvillebiblechurch.com/give. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefneralservices.com.