Dorothy Pearl Atkins, 83, of Memphis, TN passed away on March 12, 2026 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Dorothy was born on May 22, 1942 to Spencer Cole and Viola Morgan Cole in Memphis, Tennessee. She is survived by three children, Tetranetta Stevenson of Memphis, TN, Donnie Eason, and Carlos Eason; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Spencer Cole and Viola Morgan Cole. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 19th, 2026 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at R.S. Lewis and Sons Funeral Homes (Walnut Grove) in Memphis, TN. Funeral services will be on Friday, March 20th, 2026 at 10:30 AM in the New Park Cemetery with officiating. Burial will take place at New Park Cemetery.
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From the family and of ALMA BORDERS, to my dearly beloved friend Dorothy, you and your whole family was so sweet to me, we got a long so good , I remember the time we all went to New Orleans , we shared great memories together together , I'm going to miss you dearly , you are with your Father who art in heaven now .
Mother Atkins is resting in the Arms of the Lord. She was a very loving ❤️ and sweet, kind lady. She will be missed here on earth. I will always have a special place in my heart for her . REST MY DEAR FRIEND 🧡 GOD HAS YOU NOW......
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