Dorothy Hixson

Dorothy "Dot" Evelyn Dorton Hixson, passed away Monday night, November 15, 2010, at Preston Place II after an extended illness with Alzheimer's disease.

Born in Russell County, VA., Dot was a loving, caring mother. She was a graduate of Sullivan High School and attended East Tennessee State Teacher College. Dot was employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Holston Defense, Area B. She was also a buyer for Park-Belk department store for several years, a homemaker active in Girl Scouts and P.T.A., then employed as a surgical assistant for Dr. Joseph Pope for 20 years.

After retirement, Dot raised standard bred horses and had a passion for all animals. She was always active in life; her latest work was as a hostess at Allendale Mansion in Kingsport for 10 years. Dot was a member of the St. Luke's United Methodist Church and Women of the Moose Lodge.

Dot was preceded in death by her parents: Robert F. Dorton and Mace Caroline Fortner Dorton; and four brothers: Ralph Cecil Dorton, Jack Curtis Dorton, Arthur Guy Dorton and Stanley Dorton.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Debbie Waggoner and husband Buddy of Kingsport; two brothers: Bobby Howard Dorton of Limestone and Larry Charlie Dorton of Kingsport; three sisters: Juanita Dorton Short, Naomi Vines, and Martha Ann Dorton all of Kingsport along with several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2010 at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m in the Hamlett-Dobson, Kingsport chapel with the The Rev. Dr. David A. Cagle officiating. Music will be provided by Carla Karst. Burial will follow Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at 207 N. Boone Street, Suite 1500, Johnson City, TN. 37604 and to Preston Place II at 2303 N. John B. Dennis Highway, Kingsport, TN. 37660.