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Dachanna Dotson Obituary

DOTSON, DACHANNA DESHAY - age 17, of Knoxville, departed this life, suddenly, June 9, 2010. Preceded in death by mother, Lachanna "Shari" Dotson; father, Jimmy Lee"Squallie" Smith. Survivors, dedicated and loving grandmothers, Arnette Dotson, Knoxville, and Sherryl Minor, Atlanta, GA; brothers, William "Daddy" Dotson, Joshua "J Roc" Davenport; sister, Jinnicea Sullivan, all of Knoxville; devoted uncle, James. R. Johnson: Busta,"; devoted great aunt, Tammy Nolan Smith, Knoxville; best friend, Jaye Christopher, Knoxville; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends to include, Austin East Magnet High School, class of 2011. Family will receive friends, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Monday at Eternal Life Harvest Center, Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue; funeral service, 1:30 p.m., Rev. James Davis, Officiating. Interment New Gray Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary www.jarnigansmortuary.com

Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Jun. 10 to Jun. 13, 2010.
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So sorry for the lost of dachanna. Just could not bring myself to go to the service. Just look to God only he knows and will confort you in this time of loss.
Austin-East Attendance Sec.

Theresa McMahan

June 17, 2010

I did not know muffin but I have seen Ms.Arnette,so I am very sadden of the loss you all must bare. God has a plan and even through this we must trust him. Keep your eyes on him and he will being you all through until you all meet again. But you must keep looking up. Sincerely, the Cutwright, McBath, Turner,and Webb families.

June 15, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

The Berry Family

June 15, 2010

I no there could never be any words a person could say to make the pain ever go away but in my words i say this to your family there would never be another day i want pray for yall strength and courage to make it threw this storm.may god bless Muffin family and friends and everyone who ever love kids the way she has LORD BLESS THIS FAMILY WITH STRENGTH AMEN

DEE DEE

June 14, 2010

The entire community shares your grief. Although there are no words that can take away your pain, we have a heavenly Father who will one day wipe all of our tears away. Call on Him early in the morning and late in the midnight hour, He hears and He cares. Most of all He loves us!

I am praying for you all. Trust God.

In the Masters Love,

"Ando"

Angela Mobley

June 14, 2010

Muffin, I will always remember your big brown eyes gazing at me and your chubby cheeks smiling as you sat on the tarps and listened to the lesson at Sidewalk Sonday School in Austin Homes. You will be missed here and now but we will see you again someday.

Janice Clark

June 14, 2010

sorry for your lost may god keep you all in this time always remeber the good times you all had with her and also remember that she is always watching over her family. god bless you i will keep you and your family in my prayers.

form sisietr timbala and family.

June 14, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

ANNIEBELL RAMSEY & FAMILY

June 14, 2010

To the Family of Dachanna. May God be with you during your time of need. you are in our prayers.

the huffine family

June 14, 2010

Muffin you were a great and you will truely be missed... To her family I know it's kinda rough but our God above will make a way just hang in there and stay strong for her. She's home with Him now!

Eugene Petitt

June 14, 2010

May God be with Mrs. Dotson and the rest of the family and friends in this time of sorrow.

Monshe and Aaron Allmon

June 14, 2010

May God continue to keep your family and you all are in my prayers.

Kristie

June 14, 2010

To Dachanna Family:

May words of comfort rest gently upon your heart, and in time may they become words of healing. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Sunshine 865 Rydaz

June 14, 2010

Family
Words cannot truly comfort the pain and hurt you feel. I do know one who can ease all pain, that person is Jesus. Stay close to him call on him and he will be there when no one else is. My prayer for your family is peace,comfort and justice.

Kay Williams-Moulden & Family

June 14, 2010

Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow..I will be praying for you.

Natascha Lundy

June 13, 2010

Muffin..We love and will always miss you..May u rest in peace!

Erika Sackett

June 13, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. May the magnificent hand of the Master keep you during this time and the days to come. He knows best and though it is hard to understand at this time you can believe that He will keep you always.

Eva Graves

June 13, 2010

To Arnett and Family,
Our Family has had many losses and yet God keeps giving us the strength to go on. Dachanna was a very sweet young lady and all of the things she did for others will always be remembered.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.

Always,
Uncle Larry and Aunt Luretta

Larry and Luretta Johnson

June 13, 2010

U WILL BE MISSED MUFFIN NOW U R IN THE LOVEIN ARMS OF GOD AN UR MOMS N DAD U WILL NEVER HURT AGAIN LUV U LIL COUSIN REST IN PEACE

June 13, 2010

Dachanna was a very bright young lady who had a great future ahead of her but God had a better plan.She will be sadly missed but never forgotten!!! The boys and girls club staff!!!

boys and girls club staff

June 13, 2010

My prayers are with your family in this time of loss and may God be with you all and keep you strong because with out him nothing is possible. Muffin was a very sweet young lady and will be missed by many.

Steveanna Stokes

June 13, 2010

"Your family is in our prayers through this time of grief. Dachanna was a great friend and will always and forever be missed." The Nelson Family

June 13, 2010

Arnett and entire family:
You have my deepest sympathy and may God keep his loving arms around you.

Mary Moore Bates, Knoxville, Tennessee

June 13, 2010

I know that sometimes you may feel that the pain is unbearable, but God will sustain you through all of this. Muffin is looking down from heaven smiling on everyone and rejoicing in heaven with the angels.. She has now been equipped with her personal angel wings and will be watching over her friends and family. You have my deepest sympathy and also my condolences. Ms. Brown

June 13, 2010

The family will be in our prayers. Dachanna will be missed.

Stephanie Kirk

June 12, 2010

Sorry for yor lost but the lord will never put more on you than u can bare, Remember when u feel sad and lonley just go to the lord in prayer he will always be there to comfornt you in the mist of your storm.

jasmine williamson

June 12, 2010

May God continue to bless you and your family in time of sorrow and my heart is very broken to this stragic situation. My prayers for the family will live in my heart forever. T.G.

T Giles

June 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

THE MATTRESS FAMILY

June 12, 2010

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

sam (fatsam) smith

June 12, 2010

To the family & loved ones of Ms.Dotson.May God be with you,& comfort you as you go through this great time of need.This is just such a sad situation.
God Bless.

Patricia Chapman

June 12, 2010

May God comfort family and friends of this precious loved one. You are all in my prayers. Stay strong in the Lord.God bless each of you.

E. Troutt

June 12, 2010

I have preceded you to a place that God has prepared for us for all eternity. I am at peace because I am in the hands of our Heavenly Father.

Jacquin P. Westfield, Ph.D.

June 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.Rev Ezra T. Maize & The First A.M.E.Zion Family

Anne Woodard

June 12, 2010

May the Lord strenghten and give peace to the entire family during this very difficult time; is our prayer.

Evelyn & Eugene Minor

June 12, 2010

anthony williams

June 12, 2010

TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY, I AM TRULY HEART STRICKEN FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU ALL.
LOVE
MARY PATTERSON

MARY PATTERSON

June 12, 2010

To the Family:

I do not know you and did not know your loved one, but my heart is deeply saddened by your loss. I pray precious memories of happier times bring you comfort and may God's peace be with you today and always.

Stay strong in the Lord.

Be Blessed!

RDWBW

June 12, 2010

To Arnett and Family:
So sorry to hear the passing of your love one. My thoughts and prayer are with you all during this time. May God comfort and keep you all.

Thelma (Dixon) Baxter

June 12, 2010

May God give you peace in this time of sorrow. My condolances to the family and all who loved this child.

Jeff

June 12, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

REV. JOHN & DIANE JORDAN

June 12, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

jasmyn jordan

June 11, 2010

The Lonsdale Community will be Praying for the family of Dachanna in the days to come.

Chaplain Dennis Murphy - KCS

June 11, 2010

We're very sorry for your loss. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

DeVonte' Porter A-E Class of 2011
Ivana Patterson

Ivana Patterson

June 10, 2010

HELLO,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST EVEN THROW WE ARE NOT APART OF THE FAMILY WE STILL FEEL YOU ALL PAIN AND SORROW WE HOPE THE BEST FOR THE DOTSON FAMILY AND WE HOPE YOU ALL GET THREW IT SLOWLY BUT SURLY...SINCERELY DESTINEY COTNER&&SHAKEATA PARKER WE DO LOVE IN FOREVER WILL MISS YOU DACHANNA DOTSON...

DESTINEY COTNER

June 10, 2010

To Arnett and Family,
Such a tragic thing to lose such a vibrant young life so early. We are so sorry for your lost. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Keep the memories of her beautiful smile and personality with you. May God forever keep you and yours and give you strength.

Always,
Uncle James and Aunt Norvesta

Pearl Johnson

June 10, 2010

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