Ella Faye Brown Dotson

Ella Faye Brown Dotson, age 88 of Demorest, Georgia went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 31, 2025. 

Born on November 25, 1936, in Towns County, Georgia, Faye's life was a tapestry woven with love, faith, and creativity. She was a daughter of the late Vaughn & Etna Williamson Brown.

As a dedicated homemaker, Faye poured her heart into her family, nurturing an environment filled with warmth and joy. Her unwavering commitment to her loved ones was evident through her many hobbies and interests. Faye adored painting Folk Art and quilting, pursuits that allowed her to express her creativity and share her passion for beauty with others. Additionally, she found delight in bird watching and exploring thrift stores, experiences that brought her pleasure and sparked her curiosity.

Faye was a woman of deep faith, who loved attending church and particularly cherished revival gatherings. Her spiritual journey played a significant role in her life, shaping her character and inspiring those around her.

She is remembered by her loving family, including her daughters, Karen Moss (James); Mary Beth Smith, and Jennifer S. Bryson; her grandchildren, Tammy Roper (James), Davina Henson (Daryl), John Smith, Andrew Smith, Miranda Lee, and Ashley Moyer (Andrew) and Ginnie Greene; as well as her great-grandchildren, Hailey Cass (Brandon), Darrien Henson, Hannah Alexander (James), Madison Lee, Chandler Lee, Alyssa Moyer, Arianna Moyer, and great-great-grandchild, Adyline Lenore Cass. Faye is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends who cherished her spirited nature and caring heart.

Faye was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank Dotson; her son, Daniel Frank Dotson; sons-in-law, Dwayne Smith and Mark Bryson; and her siblings, including sisters Lassie Brown, Hubbie Henson, Ruby Swanson, and Betty Maney; as well as her brother, Robert Brown.

Ella Faye Brown Dotson’s legacy will be carried on through the lives of her family and friends, each of whom were touched by her kindness, creativity, and unwavering spirit. She will be dearly missed but fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 04, 2025 at Many Forks Baptist Church in Young Harris, Georgia with Pastor Jammie A. Fortner officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour on Tuesday.

An online guest registry is available for the Dotson family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.