Dorothy Nichols

Dorothy June McWherter Nichols, age 85, of Paris, Tenn., died Thursday, January  2, 2014, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.

She was married May 17, 1947 to Roger Nichols and he preceded in death May 14, 2008.

Dorothy was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church and formerly worked at Holley Carburetor Plant and the Mitchum Company.  She was also a beautician for several years and enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing & quilting.

She was born September 21, 1928 in Palmersville, TN to the late Cleborn McWherter and the late Alvie Smith McWherter.

Dorothy is survived by her One Daughter, Elmarie (Larry) Dunlap of Paris, Tenn.; One Son, Michael Roger Nichols of Paris, Tenn.; One Sister, Sister-Rachel Kay Isbell of Niles, Ill.; Two Brothers, Jimmy McWherter of Michigan, Dan McWherter of Michigan; Grandchildren, April (Randy) Tanner & Jason Dunlap;  4 Step Grandchildren;  Great Grandchildren, Jordan Dunlap, Bryce Dunlap,  Brandon Dunlap, Lexie Tanner,  Alex Tanner; 10 Step Great Grandchildren;  and 1 Great-Great Grandchild-Alliegh Tanner.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn., where visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, January  3, 2014 and after 10:00 AM Saturday, January  4, 2014 until the Funeral Service at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Saturday, January  4, 2014.

Lynn King & Corey Cain will officiate.

Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery Near Cottage Grove, Tenn.

Memorials  may be made to:  Maplewood Baptist Church Building Fund, 8700 Highway 218 By-Pass, Paris, TN 38242.

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