Obituary of Dorothy McConnell Mann

Dorothy 'Dot' McConnell Mann, of Hixson, died on November 22, 2009, surrounded by family and friends. Born on July 4, 1923, in Bluefield, VA, she was the youngest daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Enoch Luther McConnell. Dot was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Mann; her parents, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers. Survivors are her son, Eric T. Mann, and her sister, Elizabeth McConnell Morton, both of Hixson; a brother, Dr. Jack McConnell and his wife Mary Ellen, of Hilton Head, SC; and a number of nieces and nephews. Dot was a faithful member of Hixson United Methodist Church and the McConnell Sunday School Class. She will be remembered fondly for years of tireless service to older adults and shut-ins at her church; and for 17 years as vivacious hostess, first at Brabson House, then at Fehn's Restaurant. She also belonged to the Sam P. McConnell American Legion Auxiliary #159. Memorial contributions may be directed to the McConnell Scholarship Fund of Hixson United Methodist Church, 5301 Old Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, at Hixson United Methodist Church from 1:00 until 3:00, followed by a Celebration of Life Service. The Reverends Randy Martin and Paul Longmire, and the Rev. Dr. John Y. Bacon will officiate. Arrangements are by locally owned and operated Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Soddy-Daisy, TN. Share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.legacyfuneralhome.com.