Dot Raymer

Dot Raymer, age 94 of Paris, TN, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris.

She worked for many years as a cosmetologist.  Dot enjoyed dancing, visiting with friends, and taking part in family functions.  She was a member of West Paris Baptist Church.

Dot was born January 1, 1926, in Ponotoc, MS, to the late John “Buck” Fitts and the late Pearl Anderson Fitts.

She was married to Jimmy Raymer, Sr., who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Thompson of Paris; her son, Chuck (Peggy) Raymer, Sr. of Paris; three stepchildren, Gene Raymer of Owensboro, KY, Ruby Laird of Union City, TN, and Larry (Linda) Raymer of Paris; one brother, Robert (Jackie) Fitts of Tuscaloosa, AL; five grandchildren, Jeff (Sheryl) Thompson of Paris, Keith (Amy) Thompson of Paris, Chuck (Sherri) Raymer, Jr., of Paris, Clint Raymer of Martin, TN, and Angie Raymer of Martin, TN; 12 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Gladys Newman; and two brothers, William Fitts and Farris Fitts.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St/PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242.  Visitation will be Wednesday, December 30, 2020, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home, with the funeral service beginning at 3:00 pm at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home, with Emily Walker officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chuck Raymer, Jr., Jeff Thompson, Keith Thompson, Ryan Thompson, Jeffery Thompson, Jr., and Devan Raymer.

Burial will be in Bevil Cemetery in Paris, TN.