Dorothy “Dot” West, age 86, of Fayetteville, TN, passed away on February 8, 2023, at her daughter’s residence surrounded by loved ones.
She was the widow of Henry “Heck” West. They shared 57 years of marriage and adored one another greatly.
Dot was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Carmen Reed and, brother, Frankie Reed. Born September 27, 1936, in Fayetteville, TN, Dot was the long-time business owner of Wilson Cleaners along with her husband. She was a devoted member of Mimosa Church of Christ. As a church member she dearly loved her church family.
Dot thoroughly enjoyed life and spending time with her daughter, granddaughters, and great-grandsons, along with her many friends. When she left the house, you could count on shoes and earrings to match her outfit and always a purse in hand.
She is survived by her daughter, Vicki West Shelley and son-in-law, Gerald Shelley, granddaughter, Leslie Shelley (Mason Everett Patterson and Jarrod “Jadon” Southworth II) granddaughter, Kimberley Shelley Powell (Nathan Powell and Landon Reed Powell) and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Services will be held at Higgins Funeral Home on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Visitation will be from 2pm to 3pm and the funeral service will be at 3pm; conducted by Dr. Bryan Collins of Mimosa Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Stewart Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Dorothy West.
