Othella Jones, age 88
ALCOA, TN – Othella Elizabeth Dobson Jones was born on April 27, 1932, to her loving parents Lewis Sr. and B. Juanita Kerr Dobson. She was raised in a Christian family and accepted Jesus as her personal Savior at an early age. As a follower of Jesus Christ she grew in wisdom, love, and grace. She shared God’s light, and love with those around her and many wherever she went along the way.
Othella worked diligently for God’s kingdom first as a devoted member of Mt. Zion AME Zion Church, and later at St. Paul AME, where she was a faithful member for over 40 years. She was a blessing to- and blessed by – two loving church families.
She attended Dunbar Elementary School in Loudon, TN, and graduated from Charles M. Hall High School in Alcoa. She worked at Blount County Health Department for over 30 years before retiring – twice. She enjoyed a special, loving relationship with her coworkers.
Othella was a loving mother, grandmother (known to her family as “nana”), great-grandmother
(affectionately called “great-nana”). She was always nurturing, always loving, always giving of herself that her family might see Jesus through her example.
She is preceded in death by her parents Lewis Dobson, Sr. and B. Juanita Kerr Dobson, siblings, Sandra Black, Lewis Jr., James, LeRoy, Claude, Joe, L.T., and David Dobson and grandson Dee Swann.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving sister Wanda Dean; devoted sister-in-law Yvonne Dobson, affectionate children, Charlotte Douglas, Donna Geter, and Randy Jones; beloved grandchildren Jamie, Tim, Michael, Tia, Mia, Adrienne, Kevin, Marissa, and Charisa; 24 treasured great-grandchildren; five dear great-great-grandchildren and cherished friend, J.K. Cox, Sr. Othella Jones will long be remembered for her love, kindness, and wit.
A viewing will be after 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at the funeral home. COVID 19 guidelines will be in effect. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 4, at Foothills Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Archie Griffin officiating. Interment to follow at Craig’s Chapel Cemetery in Greenback.
Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. www.foothillsfh.com
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