Dorothy Marie Anderson Calloway Zirkle

Dorothy (Dottie) Marie Anderson Calloway Zirkle

Knoxville, TN

Dorothy (Dottie) Marie Anderson Calloway Zirkle passed away on December 28, 2017, after a brief illness. Born on September 13, 1925, Dottie was the youngest of Sam and Edith Anderson's 12 children. She loved to share that she was born in the basement of her grandparents' house. Birthdays were a special event for Dottie-a true time of celebration. She was thrilled to reach her 90th birthday, celebrating in her bathing suit!

Dottie is survived by her daughter, Dr. Debra Calloway; daughter-in-law, Dr. Emily Walker; niece, Gail Calloway; great niece, Summer Calloway; niece, Cathy Lakus and her husband, Bill; and, her Boston terrier, Tag. Dottie was preceded in death by husband, Virgil A Calloway; son, V.A Calloway, Jr.; and, husband, Phil Zirkle.

Dottie was known for her quick wit and sense of humor. She always had a kind word and could bring joy to any group. She was a strong supporter of education for all. Among Dottie's many accomplishments, one of which she was proudest was being the first in her family to graduate from high school.

Dottie owned Calloway Bus Lines and drove thousands of children to school over the period of a 50 year career. An excellent seamstress, Dottie worked as a tailor during WWII. She continued to sew until she turned 90. Dottie loved gardening and working in the yard. Dottie was a proud member of Eastern Star.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either Knox County Humane Society or Young Williams Animal Village. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.