Dortha Mae Penter Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dortha Mae Penter of Millington, Tennessee, who passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dortha Mae Penter or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As we bid adieu to Dortha's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Dortha has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her husband James Edward Penter; her daughters, Jamie Smith and Deborah Cannady; and her parents, Hobert Handy and Mary McKenzie Handy.
She is survived by: her daughter Cynthia McWhorter (Edwin) of Middleburg, FL. She is also survived by six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.
