Dorothy "Granny Dot" Lawless
Dorothy "Granny Dot" Lawless
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She was preceded in death by sons, Tracy Jones and Jerry Cummings. She is survived by husband, Billy Ray Lawless; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike Arden and Penny, who helped care for Dot, and Jay Cummings and Shelia; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff of U.T. Hospice for their loving care of Dot.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Monday, March 30, 2026, at Rose Funeral & Cremation Broadway. A funeral service will follow at 7:30 pm with Rev. Rocky Kelley officiating. The family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Mount Olive Cemetery for an 11:00 am interment service. Online obituary may be viewed and condolences extended at www.rosefuneraltn.com.
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