Martha Dorsey

Martha Dorsey obituary, Bluff City, TN

Martha Dorsey

Martha Dorsey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tetrick Funeral Services - Johnson City on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Martha Kate (Humphrey) Dorsey, age 84, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Martha was born in Elizabethton to the late William and Rose (Reece) Humphrey. In addition to her parents, Martha was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Joseph "Bob" Dorsey; her brothers, Bill Humphrey, and Kenneth Humphrey; and three sisters, Edna Collins, Ruth Baker, and Nora Lou Estep.
Martha had been employed as a sales associate.
Those left to cherish Martha's memory include her sons, Mike Dorsey and Stephen Dorsey both of Elizabethton; a granddaughter, Lexie Dorsey of Elizabethton; her sister, Mary Bryant of Elizabethton; and her special nieces, Teresa Carver, Janet Campbell, and Lisa Humphrey. Several other nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service to celebrate Martha's life will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Greg Key, minister, officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 AM on Friday.
Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Martha to your local autism charity.
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