Dorothy Marie “Dot” Branum, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 at her home at the age of 89. Mrs. Branum was born in Normandy to the late Robert and Dora O’Kelly Darnell. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Estill Springs.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Branum was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy David Branum; one daughter, Pam Smartt; and one son-in-law, Tony Smith. She is survived by three daughters, Dana Louise Branum, Georgia Willene Lindsay and her husband Jim, and Patricia Gail Smith; one son, Timothy Branum; grandchildren, Betsy Marie Tate (Robert), Alisha McInturff (Steven), Lindsey Gail Partin (Ryan), and Mary Rachel Norris; and great-grandchildren, Paige, Kayla, Johnna, Matthew, Brayden, Cole, Slade, Kayden, Sophie, Lucas, and Ava.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 at Kilgore Funeral with the funeral following with Pastors David Cunningham and John Segree officiating. Burial followed at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. 

Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Tullahoma News – Aug. 13, 2025