Dotty Cannon

Dotty Cannon, age 92, entered her heavenly home on March 23, 2026, in Lebanon, TN. Dotty relocated to Lebanon, TN in 2020 soon after her husband, George, passed away to be near her children in Tennessee. Dotty Jane Wadlington Cannon was born in Kuttawa, KY in October 1933 to Corinne Yates Wadlington and William Hardy Wadlington. Dotty married George Cannon, Jr. and together they moved to Northwest Indiana for work in the ironworking industry. They raised four wonderful children and were blessed to share 64 years together. Cooking and caring for her family brought her great joy and fulfillment. Her German Chocolate and Coconut cakes were her trademark at potluck dinners at church. Dotty drove a school bus for more than 25 years and was retired from Calumet Bus Company in Gary, IN. She loved her fellow drivers and the joy of serving special needs children. She was a long-time member of Barrington Ridge Baptist Church in Hobart IN and Dotty loved the Lord and led her children to the Lord at a young age. She had a big and loving heart and enjoyed an active social life. Playing Rook card games with friends and family on the weekends were one of her favorite memories. In her later years when she was unable to get out, Home Shopping Club brought her lots of joy.

Dotty is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, George Cannon, their daughter Sandra Clausen, her parents Corinne and Hardy Wadlington, and siblings Billy and Bobby Joe Wadlington, and Margaret Walton.

She is survived by children Brenda (Don) Barringer, Danny (Lisa) Cannon, and Ronald (Christine) Cannon, son-in-law Ed Clausen, grandchildren Tony and Mike Barringer, Amy Mewborn, Joshua Cannon, Chad Cannon, Morgan Clausen, Cassie and Alex Cannon, and great-grandchildren Austin and Addyson Barringer, Crew and Dillon Cannon, and River Rehm.

A funeral service for Dotty will be held Friday, March 27,2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave. Portage, Indiana 46368. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Portage, Indiana. A visitation for Dotty will also be held Friday, March 27, 2026, from 11:00 am until the time of service at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel. For more information call (219) 762-3013 or online condolences can be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com