Dorothy Pearson

Dorothy Lorene Pearson, age 87, passed away January 31, 2024 at Mountain City Care Center. Dorothy was born May 29, 1936 in Carter County, TN to the late Alvin and Minnie Hatley. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Pearson; daughter, Vanessa Potter; sister, Christine Payne; brothers, Wayne, Cliff, Carl, Brown, Lawrence, Hubert, and Burl Hatley.

Dorothy was an avid reader and loved her family, especially her 3 grandsons. She was a member of Elk River Baptist Church and later attended Elk Mills Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughters, Tammy Potter and husband Steve, Helen McCoury and husband Tim, Judy Pearson; grandchildren, Adam McCoury, Bruce and Chase Potter; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Sugar Grove Baptist Church. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. with Toby Rainbolt and Larry Pearson officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow at the Sugar Grove Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

The family of Dorothy Lorene Pearson has entrusted her services to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, Tennessee 37683.