Dorthy Lee Griffith

Dorthy Lee Griffith obituary, Jasper, TN

Dorthy Lee Griffith

Dorthy Griffith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rogers Funeral Home - Jasper on Jun. 4, 2025.

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Dorthy Lee Griffith
91, of Sequatchie, TN
October 18, 1933 – June 3, 2025
It is with great sadness and broken hearts, we say goodbye to our Mother, Dorthy Griffith.
Dorthy went home to be with her Lord and Savior and entered the gates of heaven on June 3rd, 2025. Mrs. Dorthy had all her children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren by her side.
Even though we are sad to let her go, she is now one with God. He has always been with her throughout her life of 91 years.
She was always faithful to her faith and loved being in church. She loved giving God the glory for her beloved husband, Max and their loving children.
Dorthy had many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren whom she loved each one of them dearly.
Dorthy was very close to her sister Marie. They loved each other unconditionally.
As our Mom would say, "Love and take care of each other, don't cry for me, I am free and forever in the arms of Jesus".
She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Griffith; daughter, Maxine Floyd; mother, Rinda Slatton; brother, and Charles Tatum.
Survivors include her children, Jean (Chester) Patterson, of Harrison, TN, Donny (Bridgette) Griffith, of Sequatchie, TN, Linda (David) Bragg, of Sequatchie, TN, Judy (Paul) Jones, of Bridgeport, Al, Sue(Jr) Womack, of Sequatchie, TN, ; sisters, Marie Pickren, Martha many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren and several nieces' nephews and friends.
Funeral services to honor Mrs. Dorthy life will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (CDT) in the Jasper Chapel, of Rogers Funeral Home, 21 East Fifth Street, Jasper, TN with Roger Webb and Ronnie Case officiating.
Mrs. Dorthy will be laid to rest with her beloved husband, Max Griffith, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Jasper, Tennessee
Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. (CDT) and on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. (CDT) at Rogers Funeral Home, Jasper Chapel prior to the funeral service in the chapel.
Pallbearers will be Dave Bragg, Robert Jones, Jonathan Womack, Trevor Davenport, Benson Kinsey, and Josh Sims.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Chattanooga for all the care and love given to Mrs. Dorthy.
Dorthy lived a life rooted in service, and love for her family. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Arrangements are entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home, Jasper, Tennessee 21 East Fifth Street, Jasper, Tennessee 37347 (423) 942-2682.
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