Dora Kay "Kitty Hopper" Lane

Dora Kay "Kitty Hopper" Lane obituary, Newport, TN

Dora Kay "Kitty Hopper" Lane

Dora Lane Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Manes Funeral Home Inc. - Newport on Jan. 22, 2026.
Dora Kay Lane "Kitty Hopper," age 71 of Newport, Tennessee, passed away at Newport Tennova Hospital peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her parents Glennie and James Kirkpatrick; several brothers and sisters; her two sons; and grandson.

She is survived by her daughters Sissy (David) Dockery, Sherry (Terry) Sweeten, Vella Barnett, Irene (Jeff) Sweeny, and Brittany (Travis) Sprouse; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; also survived by other family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., with funeral, Friday, January 23, 2026, with funeral services following at 7 p.m. in the Manes Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rich Lloyd officiating.

Burial will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026 in the Suggs Cemetery.

Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Manes Funeral Home.

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