Dorotha Watson, 82, of Athens, TN, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022.

She was preceded in death by parents, Abel and Mary Wilson; husband, Dearl "Shorty" Watson; daughter, Deborah Watson; sister, Shirley Roderick.

Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Bowman; grandchildren, Alexis and Brian Bowman (Ashley Dawson); great-grandchildren, Ethan, Caliee, and Brooklyn Bowman.

Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2022 in the chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Carlos Liner officiating.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday prior to the service.

Family and friends will assemble Friday, April 1, 2022 at New Zion Cemetery for the 11:00 a.m. committal service.