She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucille and George Houser; brothers, Alfred, George, Joe, Lee Roy and Jim Houser; and sisters, Ruby Powers, Willie Tullock, Evelyn Baker, and June Haggard.
Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Kimberly (Rocky) Kelley, and Sherry Hughes; grandchildren, Jordan Kelley, Noah Kelley, Lexi Kelley, Maddie Kelley, and Kelsey Hughes; great-granddaughters, Bexley and Oakley; brothers, Ray (Donna) Houser and Harold Houser; and sister, Lois Bunch; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Family and friends will meet at Piney Grove Cemetery at 2:45 PM on Sunday, September 21, 2025 for a 3:00 PM graveside service, 2109 Piney Grove Church Cemetery Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909.