After high school, she worked at the 5 &10 Cent Store in Panama City, Florida where she met the love of her life, Clinton E. Dotson Sr. They were married in Fort Myers, Florida and had two children; Clinton E Dotson, Jr. and Sherry L Dotson/Evans.
Ernestine was predeceased by Clinton E. Dotson Sr.(husband), Gladys Nelson (Sister), Howard McAdams (Brother), Curtis McAdams (Brother), Charlie McAdams (Brother), Edward McAdams (Brother), Ervin and Clara McAdams (parents).
Ernestine is survived by Clinton E. Dotson Jr and Beverly Dotson (wife), Sherry L Dotson/Evans and Will Evans (husband), Richard McAdams (Brother).
4 Grand children Jennifer Dotson, William Evans, Brittany Evans, Jonathan Evans.
3 Great Grandchildren Jaelynn, Ashton and Isaiah of West Virginia.
Ernestine loved taking care of her family and her home, loved her church and friends.