Mary Ellen Vivian (Dotson) Eastham, 73, of Follansbee, WV, passed away at 2:35 AM on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at the Valley Hospice Center North, Steubenville, OH.

Mary Ellen was born on December 17, 1943 in Wheeling, WV. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Daisy M. (Cline) Dotson.

Mary Ellen worked for many years at Bethany College as a Custodian. She was a member of the Wellsburg Christian Church, Brooke County Senior Center, and AARP.

In addition to her parents, Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Howard “Clair” Eastham.

Mary Ellen is survived by her two daughters, Cathy Clevenger and her companion, Anthony Rocchio of Follansbee, WV and Laurie Eastham and her companion, Phillip Mazzella of Wellsburg, WV, seven grandchildren, Sarah, Daniel Jr., Aaron, Brandon, and Corey Clevenger and Samuel and Adam Smith, and four great grandchildren.

Private family viewing and service will be held on Friday at the James Funeral Home, Follansbee, WV (304) 527-1717.

Interment will follow at Highland Hills Memorial Gardens, Follansbee, WV.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, C/o James Funeral Home, 1245 Main Street, Follansbee, WV 26037.

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