Dora Jan Atkinson, 62, of Leon, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2014, at Grant Medical Center, in Columbus. Dora was an educator in the Mason County Schools, until her retirement in 2007. She was also a member of Carroll Memorial Community Church, in Lincoln County. Dora was born November 2, 1951, in Huntington, a daughter to the late William Robert, Sr. and Dorothy (Hudson) Atkinson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, William "Bobby" Atkinson, Jr.; and sister, Nancy Carroll Atkinson.

Dora is survived by her nephews, William R. "Robby" Atkinson and his wife, Michelle, of Barboursville and Jason Burdette, of Dallas, TX; great-nephew, Brandon T. Atkinson; sister-in-law, Kathy Atkinson, of Barboursville; several cousins; and her special kids, Chloe, Sleepy and Rex.

Dora's life will be remembered at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2014, at the Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, with Pastor Robert Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Letart. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the National Down Syndrome Society,666 Broadway, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10012, or visit: www.ndss.org.

Dora's care has been entrusted to Crow-Hussell Funeral Home. An online registry is available at: www.crowhussellfh.com .