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Dortha Lee West Dykes, 87, passed away during the early morning hours at Four Oaks Nursing home, Jonesborough, TN on September 5, 2026, from advanced breast cancer.

Dortha (Dot or Dotti) was born in Johnson City, TN on June 17th, 1939, to the late Leonard West and Flora Elizabeth Maples West. She was the baby of eight children and was a former member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Jonesborough, TN for many years.

Dortha was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Lee Dykes (Bob) and several of her siblings.

She is survived by her six children, Rita Baines (Sonny) Piney Flats, TN, Mitzi Garvin, Johnson City, TN, Sandra Williams, Jonesborough, TN, Randy Dykes, Johnson City, TN and twins Larry (Tonya) Bluff City, TN and Gary Dykes, Jonesborough, TN; brothers, Luke West of Gray, TN and Ted West of Augusta, GA; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Dortha was ready to go home - not only to her Lord, but to the family who had gone before her. While we will miss her beyond words, we can find comfort knowing that she is finally home and no longer suffering.

She will be laid to rest beside her husband, Robert, and where her mother and father are also buried. She requested no visitation but with graveside services and burial to be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at The Veterans Administration (Mountain Home) in Johnson City, TN with Pastor Lenny Smith officiating. Those who wish to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:45 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please give to the charity of your choice.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Four Oaks Nursing Home for their compassionate care of our mother and to the staff at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home for their kindness and guidance during this difficult time.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dillow-taylor.com

Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821