Theresa Ruth Dotson Alexander, 53, passed away on Wednesday, September 25th at her home surrounded by family and friends after an extended battle with melanoma.  There was a celebration of life for Theresa on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Eric and Jen Butler’s residence, located at 15009 MO-FF, Mayview, MO.  We want to celebrate her short but impactful life, and the love and light Theresa brought to so many lives.   Following the celebration of life a dinner will be provided and music from her favorite band.

 Theresa was born on January 1, 1971 in North Kansas City to David Dotson and Julie Cannon.  Theresa graduated from UCM with a degree in Psychology.  She worked for several clinics and began her own practice in 2009, The Center for Counseling and Training which she maintained until 2019.  She continued seeing clients until August of 2024.

 Theresa is survived by her husband Brian of the home, and children, Jonah Dotson (Teagan Berger), Gretchen Snyder (Troy), Lauren Alexander (Autumn); and grandchildren:  Henley, Cash, Elton, Brody, Rainey and Beckham.

 Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, and her niece, Mallory.

 Memorials may be made to Fields of Dreams Uganda and Lafayette County Cancer Coalition.