Dortha Andrews

Obituary of Dortha Fay Andrews

Dortha Fay Andrews was born in Macon County, TN on December 29, 1943 to the late Odis Fay Frye, and Viola Lafayette Freeman Frye. She was previously married and had two children. Later on March 7, 1987, Dortha was married to William Roger Andrews, sharing twenty-five years together, and gained two step-sons. Dortha loved taking care of her home and working in her gardening. She enjoyed canning and putting up her harvest. Dortha worked for Lawnlite Furniture Company for fifteen years as a seamstress, retiring in the early 90's. She was a very loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother. On Sunday, March 3, 2013, after a struggling battle with cancer, the Lord called Dortha home. Dortha will be missed deeply by her family and all who knew and loved her. Funeral services for Dortha were conducted Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Vance and Rev. Landy Presley officiating. Interment followed in the Drury Cemetery. She is survived by, Husband, Roger Andrews of the Wixtown Community, Daughters, Tina Tuttle (Michael) Davidson of Lebanon, Melissa Tuttle Bay of the Wixtown Community, Step-sons, Rogie Dale Andrews, Chris Andrews both of Scottsville, KY, Grandchildren, Clarissa Fay Meador, Heather Nicole Bay, Lee Forrest Wix and Kayla Latina Dawn Wix and Fiancé Gary Pedigo, Balinda Scruggs, Elaina Andrews, Cheyenne Andrews, Chris Andrews, Jr., Great grandchildren Gracie & Skyler Meador, Ornie, Melanie, & Cody Pedigo, & Payton Wix. Alexander Funeral Home, Directors, in charge of arrangements. (615)666-2189 or www.alexanderfh.com