Dorothy Mae Jackson, age 82, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Marion General Hospital surrounded by her family. On February 7, 1935, she was born to the late Roscoe and Dora (Patrick) Arnett in Magoffin, Kentucky.
Dorothy didn’t know a stranger and loved socializing. She enjoyed sewing, working in her garden, and cooking. She also loved traveling home to Kentucky for family reunions.
She is survived by her son William (Margie) Marshall of Marion; her daughter Phyllis McCoy (Ritch Giles) of Marion; her sisters Opal Church and Ruby (Dale) Toy of Kentucky; 20 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents Roscoe and Dora; her daughters Kathy Mae McCoy, Dora Faye Casteel, and Penny Sue Wolford; her son Billy Joe Marshall; and her brothers Mitchell Arnett, Marcus Arnett, Junior Arnett, Marvin Arnett, Lewis Arnett, Woodford Arnett, Hager Arnett, and Melvin Arnett.
Calling hours will take place on Friday, September 8, 2017 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1 PM with Reverend Nathan McBeth officiating. Burial will follow at Marion Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com.
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