Dorothy ‘Dottie’ Ann Rakipi, age 89 of Cumberland Furnace, TN passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan while on vacation visiting family.
Dottie was born April 3, 1933 in Charlotte, TN to the late Earl and Beadie Neblett Jones.
Upon retirement, she and her late husband Gezim “Gill” Rakipi, moved from Michigan to Dickson, Tennessee, and built a house. Dottie did not stay retired for long due to her love of people and socializing. She began working at her sister’s restaurant High Point in Dickson. She continued to work at High Point until family health issues resulted in the closure of the restaurant.
Service information is pending
Survivors –
Daughters:
Wanda Hoskins (Ronald, deceased) of Cumberland Furnace, TN
Brenda Elinburg (Jewell JR) of Lake Elsinore, CA
Beverly Schwartz of Taylor, MI
Brothers:
Thomas Neblett (Kathy) of Arizona
Lloyd Jones (Sharon) of Michigan
6 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
1 Great-Great Granddaughter
She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Preceded in death by:
Husband: Gezim “Gill” Rakipi
Parents: Earl B. and Beadie Neblett Jones
Brother: “Ed” James Jones
Sisters: Wilma Kendired and Shirley Fizer
Grandson: Joshua Hoskins
Arrangements by: Spann Funeral Home (615) 446-1123 https://www.spannfuneralhome.com
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