Dortha Myetta Jones, age 66, of Clinton went home to be with her heavenly father on September 6, 2015. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Throughout her life Dortha loved cross-stitching, quilting, flowering, gardening, being outdoors, and most of all spending time with her loving family. Dortha was a loving mother who was full of life and had a loving personality that many will forever cherish. Her boys, Jerry and William felt that she was the greatest mother. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Jones; parents, Thomas Sexton and Bonnie Louise Speed; brothers, William and Steve Speed; sister, Gerrie Cantrell; brother-in-law, Hubert Cantrell.
She is survived by:
Companion & father of her children William MacDermott, Huddleston, VA
Children.. Jerry MacDermott, Sr. of Oliver Springs
William MacDermott & wife Kimberly of Harriman
Step son. Mark Jones
Grandchildren. Venitta Myetta MacDermott Humphrey, Jerry Wade MacDermott, Jr.,
Joseph Charles MacDermott, Hunter Wade MacDermott,
William Thomas MacDermott, Jr., and
Sunbrina Smith MacDermott
Great Grandchildren Jerehmia Chevellle and Noah Smith
Brothers. Tommy Speed & wife Judy
Keen Speed & wife Peggy
Sister-in-law. Betsy Speed
Several nieces, nephews, and host of other family and friends
The family will receive friends 12:00-2:00 pm, Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services to follow in the chapel. Her burial will 1:00 pm, Sunday at the Taylors Chapel Cemetery. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com