Dorothy Jones Brannen's Obituary
Dorothy Jones Brannen, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 12, 2022. She was born April 9, 1930, in Decatur, Georgia, to Otis and Mary Kate Jones.
She graduated from Decatur Girls High School, attended the University of Georgia, and was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. She was employed by Carrier Corporation and Financial Focus Corporation. Some of her favorite activities were sewing, painting, reading history, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Dot was a faithful member of Christ United Methodist Church for over 40 years. She was an active member of the Lamplighters Sunday School Class, United Methodist Women, Altar Guild, Chancel Choir, Children’s Sunday School Teacher, Women of the Word, and many other Bible Study groups.
Dot is preceded in death by her loving husband, John Brannen, her parents, her sister Katherine Jones Paine and brother-in-law James Paine. She is survived by her son Jeff Brannen (Caryn) and daughter Kathy Brannen Greer, grandchildren Rebecca Brannen Nguyen (Peter), Rachel Brannen, Nicholas Greer (Mara), Patrick Greer (Tracey), and Gracie Greer, and two great-grandchildren Thomas and Caroline Greer. Dot also leaves nieces, nephews, and many friends she considered family.
A celebration of life service will be held in Wilson Chapel at Christ United Methodist Church, 4488 Poplar Avenue, on Tuesday, September 20, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. in the church parlor.
The family requests that memorials be made to Christ United Methodist Church Senior Adult Ministry, Congregational Care Fund, or Bouknight Fund.
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