It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dorothy Louese Mattison (Bristol, Tennessee), born in Itta Bena, Mississippi, who passed away on April 3, 2024, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, David Nash Wilkins Love and Mildred Campbell Love Pepper; her husband Dr. Louis Emil Mattison; and her children, Louis Emil Mattison, Jr. and Mary Lynn Rankin.

She is survived by : her daughter Diana Mattison of Bristol, Tennessee.; her brother Dr. David Nash Love, Jr.; her grandchildren, Amanda Henderson (Joey) and John Rankin (Annie); and her great grandchildren, Mason Henderson and Adeline Rankin. She is also survived by several nephews and nieces.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church (701 Florida Ave, Bristol, TN 37620).

In lieu of flowers, Dot's request was that all memorial contributions be made to either the First Presbyterian Church Friendship Class or The Minister Discretion Fund (701 Florida Avenue, Bristol, Tennessee 37620.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oakley-Cook Funeral Home