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Dorothy Patton Obituary

Dorothy Patton

Murfreesboro - Dorothy Jean Patton, age 66 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on September 15, 2020. She was born in Christiana to the late Felix Smith Patton and Mattie Belle Jacobs Patton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Felix Smith, Jr. (Zee), Jimmy (Patsy), Denver, and Larry Patton; sister, Janise Patton; and sister-in-law, Annette Patton.

Dorothy is survived by her brothers, Ed Patton, Sr. and wife Sandra, and Raymond Patton and wife Alma, sister-in-law, Sue Patton, and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. She loved everyone, and everyone loved her. She is resting peacefully again in the arms of her mother.

Graveside service will be Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Evergreen Cemetery.

An online guestbook is available for the family at www.woodfinchapel.com

(615) 893-5151

Published by The Daily News Journal from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2020.
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I am so sorry to hear this; Jean was such a sweet soul. Visited her, Aunt Belle, and Papa many times on Harrison Ave.

Connie Huddleston

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September 18, 2020

Ed and Raymond, I am sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. Ed ,I know how you loved and took care of her, every time I talked with you, she was always in the conversation. May God bless all and peace be with you.
Take care!
Billy Pearson and Family

Billy Pearson

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September 18, 2020

So sorry for your loss. May the love of God be with you during this time.

Zane and Leslie McKee

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September 17, 2020

Kathy Gehl

September 17, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Amberlyn Patton-Testerman

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September 16, 2020

God Bless. Prayers to the family!

Pat & Susan Harris

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September 16, 2020

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