Dorothy McGaha Bernander Obituary
We announce the death of Dorothy McGaha Bernander of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, born in Newport, Tennessee, who passed away on July 21, 2026, at the age of 91. Dorothy will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy McGaha Bernander to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lila Ethyl McGaha and Bruce Robinson McGaha; her husband Nels Kenneth Bernander; her son Donald "Butch" Horace Woullard; and her siblings, Donald Bruce McGaha and Pat McGaha Mason.
She is survived by: her daughters, Sherry Woullard McGhee (Jeff) and Karen Farner (Jerry); her grandchildren, Heather McGhee, Jared Farner, Jeff McGhee, Jr. (Emily), Sarah Farner Rump (Jason), Donna Woullard and Kendra Woullard; her sisters, Carolyn McGaha Shelton and Nancy McGaha Hyde (Bobby); her friend Marty Tidwell; and her caregivers, Joyce Swicegood and Jeannie Macquire. She is also survived by five great granddaughters.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the following: RIO Central Church Canton First Methodist Church, Hope With A Hammer Ed Towers Community Fund, 307 Long Hollow Road 950 Lower Scott Mill Road.
