Dorothy Mae (Anderson) Parker

DOROTHY MAE PARKER

Dorothy Mae Parker, 88, of Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away at her home surrounded by family after a brief illness on December 24, 2025. Born on June 21, 1937, in Whitwell, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Charles Robert Anderson and Sarah Culpepper Anderson.  Dorothy was married to the late J. C. Parker, with whom she shared a life built on love, faith, and family. A devoted member of Mineral Springs Church of God, she lived her faith quietly and sincerely, touching the lives of all who knew her.  She had a gift for creating beauty and comfort every day. Dorothy loved to cook, work in her flowers, crochet, quilt, and preserve the harvest from her garden, everything she made was an expression of her care.  Above all, Dorothy cherished her family. Her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren were the joy of her life, and she poured her heart into every moment she spent with them.  Dorothy leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and steadfast faith. She will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her father, Charles Robert Anderson; mother, Sarah Culpepper Anderson; husband, J. C. Parker; and sister, Daisy Snipes; Gladys Spangler who Dorothy was best friends with for 60 years.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Joan (Hal) Davis, Frances (Robert) Kelly, Gail (Tim) Murphy; sisters, Mary (Bob) Layne, Dean (Ronnie) Layne, Louise Ramsey; grandchildren, Ryan (Cam) Lambert, Joe (Erika) Kelly, Ben (Courtney) Murphy, Jake (Harlie) Murphy, Haley (Matt) Zeman; great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Tucker, Braelyn, Addi, Cyrus, Claire, and Josie who is on the way; several nieces and nephews.

The family will hold visitation on Monday, December 29, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm CST at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee.

Funeral services are on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 1:00 pm CST in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee with Pastor Doug Ramsey and Deacon Terry Murphy officiating.

Dorothy will be laid to rest on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Jasper, Tennessee immediately following the funeral service.

Pallbearers are Ryan Lambert, Joe Kelly, Ben Murphy, Jake Murphy, Matt Zeman, Carter West with honorary pallbearers Andy Cooper, and Johnny Spangler.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347

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