Dorothy Brown

Dorothy ("Dot") Marie Brown, beloved mother and grandmother, was called home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026, at the age of 91 as she was surrounded by her loving family and friends at Roane Memorial Hospital.

As an active charter member of Lee Village Baptist Church for 50+ years, Dot found joy in serving others, happiness in lasting friendships, strength in scripture, and peace in the promises of eternal life.

Dot will be remembered as someone who dearly loved her family and friends, which was displayed in everything she did. She showered those she loved through her cooking, sewing and praying. As someone whose hands were never still, she could also be found coloring pictures and reading her bible in her quiet time.

Those in the community may remember her as she worked for several years at both Shoney's and Cracker Barrell before retiring from Harriman High School and Harriman Middle School cafeterias. For many years, Dot also ran and operated a catering business with her dear friend, Dot Jenkins.

Dot was predeceased by her parents: John & Cora Lee Derrick.

Her first husband: Bobby Thomas.

Her second husband: Lynn Brown.

Brother Paul Derrick.

Sisters: Unave Estep, Ethel Skems, and Gladys Pierce.

Daughter-in-law: Carolyn Thomas

Great-great grandson: Miles Davis.

Dot will be remembered fondly by her family and friends including daughter: Nancy & husband David Rose.

Two sons: David Thomas and Joseph Brown

Eight grandchildren: Carol & husband Jeff Cole, Karen Rose, Krystal & husband Steven Hennager, Christian Brown, Sebastian Brown, Hannah Brown, Jason Thomas and Jamie Thomas,

Seven great-grandchildren: Amanda Rose, Elaine Vineyard, Rose Roberts, Dallas Cole, Brycelyn Hennager, Magnolia Brown and Nolan Brown.

Four great-great-grandchildren: Kholben Davis, McKenzie Hicks, Khloe Vineyard and Colton Vineyard.

Special niece: Carol & husband Terry Woodard.

Special friends: Darlene Jenkins, Bob Clark, Edna Johnson, Patricia Taylor, Linda Finks and Steven Spears.

Along with several loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Lee Village Baptist Church in Harriman from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm to honor her memory. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 pm with Rev. Matt Cannon. Concluding and interment services will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood, Tennessee.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to support the family with unexpected funeral expenses in Dot's Honor.

The Davis Funeral Home of Harriman, Tennessee is serving the Family of Ms. Dorothy "Dot" Marie Brown.