Phyllis Lorraine Tarr Dawson Obituary
The memory of Phyllis Lorraine Tarr Dawson (Chattanooga, Tennessee), who passed away on July 19, 2025 at the age of 92, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilfred Fletcher Tarr and Jewell Evelyn Tarr; her former husband William Otis; her husband Robert Dawson; and her siblings, Dr. Donald Tarr, Elaine Dodd and Sylvia Tarr.
She is survived by: her children, Barbara Lance (Eric), Donald Otis (Kim), Dr. David Otis (Ida), Bruce Otis (Cathy) and Lori Otis; her stepdaughter April Dawson; her grandchildren, Sean Otis (Lonna), Brandon Otis (Lacey), Eric Otis (Janessa), William Otis (Sarah), Melissa Peters (Brandon), Bryan Otis (Jordan), Bethany Mckee (Nathan), Justin Otis, Donnie Otis, David Otis (Hayley) and Rachel Burgess (Andrew); and her great grandchildren, Emma Otis, Ethan Otis, Finley Otis, Westlyn Otis, Mitzi Otis, Carson Otis, Kyler Otis, Luz Otis, Clara Peters, Ava Peters, James Peters, Jack Otis, Aria Otis, Henry McKee and Juliette McKee.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services (7454 E Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421). A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Collegedale Memorial Park (4939 College Dr E, Collegedale, TN 37363).
