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Obituary For Dorothy Ann Brown Smith
Dorothy Ann Brown Smith
Dorothy Ann Brown Smith entered to eternal rest on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born on February 14, 1958, in Knoxville, Tennessee and was a graduate of Austin East High School Class of 1975 and 1976 due to being an early graduate. She was an avid motorcycle rider and enjoyed cruising with the Buffalo Soldiers and the Aces, under the name of “Mother Nature”. Throughout her career, she was served with the United States Army, worked at Levi’s, TVA, Knoxville Area Transit and retired from the United States Postal Service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron Brown Sr and Eloise Ellington Brown. Brother Michael Brown, Sister Janice Gaillard, Nephew Douglas Brown, Great nephew Keith Brown.
She leaves to cherish her memory a devoted son, Charles CJ Smith, Jr, Grandchildren; Cash and Anessa Smith, Brothers; Aaron(Tina) Brown, Sr and Alvin Brown, Sister Cheryl Brown Carter, Nephews; Steven Brown, Russell Carter, Jr, Brian(Linda) Brown, James(Luakia) Gaillard, Nieces; Kimberly(Eddie) Jones, Shanna(Reginald) Hurst, Jennifer(Lamont) Rolle,LeAnn Brown, Whitney and Brianna Brown, Great Niece, Skylar Jones, Charmiss Carter,Jayla Brown, Great Nephews; Jordan(Natasha) Odom, Jaquez Carter, Treyvion Foster, Deshawn Perkins, Juelz Houston and Logan Brown, Special Friends; Jackie Mills, Grace Houston, Margo Macon, Faye(David) Boyd, Jack Wagner, Evelyn Minor and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 5-6:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.
The final resting place will be held at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The service will conclude with full military honors and a dove release.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com
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God gave you your wings Aunt DOTTIE rest in PEACE my ANGEL AND #SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND FLY HIGH## ❤️❤️🙏🤲👐
I am sorry for your loss. I am praying that God will comfort you during this difficult time.
David Cullom, Raleigh, NC
sincere condolences to the family, from the family in Erie Pa
Rosie Maya ,your cousin. Dotttie You will be missed by all who loved you so much .Rest in peace Dottie. When we talked you always told me you I loved me. I will always miss your voice. Rosie Maya Carr
Sending my deepest condolences to the family and pray that God will be a comfort to you at this time.
To my cousin Dottie.....
She truly loved her family and her cousins. You could always count on Dottie to leave a positive note on any post, lifting spirits without even trying. And honestly, she should have been a comedian, she had our family in tears laughing more times than we can count.
The Brown children of Arthur and Dorothy Brown will miss her dearly.
Rest in peace, cuz. Your love, laughter, and light will always be part of us. 🤍
I'm going to really miss you Ms.Dorothy, we been neighbors for over 10years and you was a real God sent to me and my girls growing up. Rest Easy Queen😘
My deepest sympathy to the Brown and Smith family in your loss. Dottie will always be remembered for the amazing person she was. May her memory bring you comfort and peace.
You all have my deepest sympathy
So sorry to hear of the passing of my dear friend (roomie) we spent count days and nights decompressing and cooking up soul food in crock pots in the barracks in Germany, my sincere condolences to CJ and the family Fly high Roomie Rest in peace 🙏🏾
Our prayers are with you all C.J. Smith as well as our sincere condolences. Dottie was a fun loving cousin who loved her family, come what may. She will truly be missed, but definitely not forgotten. May your precious memories and God's promises bring you comfort as well as knowing we all care. 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd and I shall not want; Our deepest heartfelt sympathy and may the Peace of GOD that surpasses all understanding bring comfort to all now and forever. Treasure the memories of your Love Ones in your Hearts 💕 forevermore. Continual prayers in the days, months and years to come. R.I.H. with JESUS
Sorry for your loss.May God always be with you.
Condolences to the family.
To the Brown and Smith family you have my deepest sympathy. I will really miss Dottie she was so nice and very witty she kept me laughing when I would talk to her, even when she was feeling bad. Rest on Dottie no more sickness or pain.
LORD REST HER SOUL.
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I was Dorothy caregiver and the short time we were together she was very sweet and a very nice person she made me feel welcome when I came I felt more than a caregiver I felt like a friend that's the type of person she was friendly and loving person she will be missed
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
