Patton, Dorothy

Retired From The County Clerk's Office

  • Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Dorothy Patton passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Dorothy was a native of Chattanooga, born on February 2, 1942. She retired from the Hamilton County Clerk's Office.

Dorothy was known for her love of junk food. She loved fried food and chocolate. When her children were young, she enjoyed playing games with them, especially card games such as Old Maid. She also enjoyed planting and growing her flowers in the summer.

Although Dorothy has left us, the little girl that was inside her will always be remembered.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Edd Dennis and Leona Carter Dennis; husband, Larry W. Patton Sr.; daughter, Melanie Patton; son, Larry W. Patton II; sister, Ruby Sitton, brother-in-law, Don Patton and her parents-in-law, Carl and Novella Patton.

Survivors include her daughter, Kristy Patton (Tim Katafias); grandson, Seth Patton (Erin); great grandchildren, Novella Patton and Ezra Patton.

The family will have a private entombment.

Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com

Obituaries
Albert James Bowles, Jr.
Albert James Bowles, Jr.
  • 6/16/2025

The Reverend Doctor Albert James Bowles, Jr. entered into a new and eternal adventure with God as he passed through the chamber doors of death on June 16, 2025 with the full assurance of God’s ... more

Helen Ball
Helen Ball
  • 6/16/2025

Helen Ball, a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, June 8, 2025. She was 94. Born on September ... more

Linda Lovelady Bohanon
Linda Lovelady Bohanon
  • 6/16/2025

Linda Lovelady Bohanon, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on Sept. 14, 1937, to Eda Stone Lovelady and John ... more