Dorothy Marie "Dot" Nelson, age 94, of Riverton, WV, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. She was born on October 10, 1928, at Moyers, WV, the daughter of the late Lee and Judith (Mullenax) Moyers. Dot married Norman Carl Nelson, who preceded her in death on February 10, 1990.

Dot attended Franklin High School. She worked as a supervisor at Windsor Sewing Factory for 21 years and as a receptionist for 26 years at Seneca Rocks Discovery Center where she retired at the age of 85. She was a member of the Riverton United Methodist Church. Dot loved her family and the many special people she considered as her second family. She also loved playing bingo, working puzzles, making new friends, mowing grass, farming, gardening, baking pies and canning.

Dot leaves behind to cherish her memory: 2 sons, Norman Nelson, Jr. of Riverton, WV and William Robert "Bob" Nelson (Sue) of Stevensville, MD; and 6 grandchildren: Michael Watson (Jessica), Jimmy Watson (Jennifer), Terri Watson, Anthony Nelson (Kathy), Steven Nelson, Jason Ryan (Lena) and 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by sister-in-law Judy Moyers and son-in-law Frank Watson. In addition to her parents and spouse, she was preceded in death by: her companion, William Conley Raines (April 7, 2023); a daughter, Dolly Watson; 3 brothers, Melvin, Bobby, Charles Ervin; and 1 sister, Ada Simpson.

Dot's family will receive friends on Saturday, June 3, 2023, 9-11 AM, at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Cindy Skinner and J.D. Wilkins officiating. Interment will be in North Fork Memorial Cemetery, Riverton, WV followed by a reception at the Riverton Community Building. Memorials may be made to Grant County Hospice. Memories and words of comfort may be left at at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.