Betty Jo Dodson, age 90, of Knoxville, Tennessee entered her Eternal Heavenly Home on Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was a member of Forest Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed the times with her church family. After retiring from Walmart, Betty enjoyed quilting, collecting cookbooks, word search puzzles and traveling to yard sales around the area with her husband, Arthur. They both enjoyed the fellowship and listening to live music at the Senior Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Arthur Dodson; son, Danny Dodson and mother, Gertie Smith.
Betty is survived by daughter, Debi Carney (Mark) of Washington State; son, Kenny Dodson (Lisa) of Maryville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Sarah Carney Martinez (Lorenzo) and Amy Carney, of Washington State; great grandchildren: Makenzie, Kiari, James and Xavier, all of Washington State; special furry friend, Mollie and many friends at the Senior Citizen Centers.
The family would like to express their appreciation for the staff and caretakers at Dominion Senior Living, Sevierville and UT Hospice.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 6, 2023 between the hours of 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920 with a service to follow at 7:00 PM officiated by Rev. Earl Dunn. The service will be Live Streamed on the Berry Funeral Home Facebook page. Family and friends will meet Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Forest Grove Church Cemetery, 7220 Forest Grove Circle, Knoxville for an 11:00 AM Interment Service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery fund. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryfuneralhome.com for the Dodson family.
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