Dorothy Whitaker
Dorothy Whitaker, of Red Bank, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, October 6, 2013.
She was the daughter of the late Josie Smith and was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Whitaker; brothers, William L. Rogers and Robert E. Smith; and sisters, Lorene Weber and Mary Reba “Betty” Hughes.
Dorothy attended Calvary Baptist Church in Hixson and previously attended Lupton Drive Baptist Church. She was the manager of Alpine Garden Apartments in Red Bank owned by her good friends, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Barnett.
Survivors include six nieces, Gracie Lee Rogers of Red Bank, Brenda (David) Hershley of Red Bank, Diane Rogers of Phoenix City, Al., Julia Smith and Peggie (Rev. Donald) Kelley of Hixson; nephews, Bobby Smith. Jr., of Missouri and Terry Smith of Asheville, N.C.; sister-in-law, Syble Smith Ooten of Soddy-Daisy; and her friend, Linda Lanier of Red Bank.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace with Reverend Donald Kelley officiating. Interment will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace, 877-3524.
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