Dorothy S. Guinn, 96, of East Ridge, TN passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at her home. She was a charter member of First Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Guinn was retired from East Ridge High School where she worked in the cafeteria for 21 years. A member of the Herb Society, she was an avid gardener and authority on horticulture. She was also a member of the American Bell Association. A pioneer of East Ridge, in 2011 she was honored as one of Tennessee’s most outstanding citizens. She was the primary spokesperson to fight Liquor by the Drink in East Ridge.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Therlow T. Guinn; a son, Jim Guinn; two granddaughters, Darlene Guinn and Nancy Guinn; her parents, Martin Frank and Cordie Stevenson and a brother, Bill Stevenson; her beloved pets, Putt-Putt and Babee’.
Survivors include her son, Bill P. (Pam) Guinn of Ringgold, GA; daughter, Linda Guinn Dowdy of Rome, GA; daughter-in-law, Joy Muir of Ringgold, GA; grandchildren, Trevor Guinn and Trent (Holly) Guinn both of Ringgold, GA, Laura (Randy) Taylor of Summerville, GA and Tracey Guinn Walker of Rossville, GA; great-grandchildren, Ashley (Tim) Morgan, Taylor Guinn, Easton Guinn, Jesse Taylor, Ashleigh Frank, Cara Walker, Carson Walker, Kaylie Guinn, Kynlie Guinn and Kaiser Guinn; great-great-grandchildren, Jase Frank, Larissa Frank, Landry Morgan and Reese Morgan; several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Kim Walker’s health care team, especially Cheri Boyd, Pauline Ansley and Bonnie Hendricks.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, September 26 at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road with the Rev. John Andrus officiating. Burial in Chattanooga National Cemetery will be private.
Pallbearers will be Trevor and Trent Guinn, Lee Tullis, Jim Citty, Tom Finch, and Bobby Weber.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM Monday and 11 AM to 1PM Tuesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.
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