She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Gilbert, son: Mark Gilbert and mother: Sarah Mitchell.
Dottie is survived by her son Jack and daughter-in-law Pat Gilbert; grandsons: Eric, wife Aimee; and Chris and wife, Nikki. Great grandchildren: AnnMarie, Brooklyn, Ben, Ava and Eda. Sister: Velma Long and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Hamblen Memory Gardens, Rev. LeRoy Davis officiating.