Shirley Ann Pagans Dobson

Shirley Ann Pagans Dobson, 72, of Athens, Tenn., and formerly of Franklin County, Va., left the arms of this world right into the arms of Jesus, the one she has trusted as her Lord and Savior for many years on Friday, August 28, 2009. She was a daughter of the late James Greene Pagans and Nora Scott Pagans. She is survived by her husband, Troy Dobson; a daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda Ann Reynolds and Gary Sanders, of Lenoir, N.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, Scott Lee and Toni Dobson, of Bradenton, Fla.; two grandsons, Troy and Trent Reynolds; four sisters, Helen Hannabass, of Vinton, Estelle Marshbanks, of Charlotte, N.C., Louise Hall, of Hardy and Betty Plyben, of Peachtree City, Ga.; and two brothers, Luther Pagans, of Hardy, and Nelson Pagans, of Vinton. A funeral service will be conducted 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. J.J. Christman officiating. Committal service will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Oylers Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Lotz Funeral Home in Vinton from 6 to 8 p.m. prior to the service. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, you may make donations to the charity of your choice. If you are unable to attend services or visitation you may make online condolences to www.lotzfuneralhome.com.