Dorna Ione Fairbotham

October 22, 1933 - September 16, 2018

Dorna Ione (Seavolt) Fairbotham, 84 of Charlotte, died Sunday, September 16, 2018. She formerly lived in Mason, Grand Ledge, Dewitt and a majority of her adult life in Palmetto, Florida. She was born at home in Eaton County, near Mulliken, the daughter of Theodore Franklin and Margaret Augusta (Rathfoot) Seavolt. During her working years, Dorna was employed with GM Fisher Body in Lansing and Hoover Ball Bearing in Charlotte. She was a former member of the Church of God in Grand Ledge and Palmetto, Florida. Dorna enjoyed cross-stitching, golf, flower gardening and watching baseball. She believed in Jesus Christ and was a faithful follower of his teachings. Dorna is survived by her sister, Louanna Deland of Charlotte; brothers, Ronald (Yvonne) Seavolt of Charlotte and Levon (Rose) Seavolt of Sunfield; nieces; nephews; four step-children; step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Margaret; husband of 37 years, Dale Avery Fairbotham on September 20, 2015; brother, Jerald Seavolt; sister-in-law, Connie Seavolt; brother-in-law, Charles Deland; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 9:30 am Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Pastor Dan Stoneham officiating. The family will greet friends starting at 9:00 am. Burial will be in the Meadowbook Cemetery in Mulliken, next to her husband Dale. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services, designate Eaton Gardens activity fund. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Dorna on her tribute page at www.prayfuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.