Dorothy Marie Nicely

Dorothy Marie Nicely, age 85, of Knoxville passed away March 27, 2014. She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband Virgil Nicely, daughter Velma Sue Nicely, parents Herbert & Gelina Bailey, sisters Edith Vineyard, Gladys Frye and Rosella Nicely, and brother Earl Bailey. She is survived by her children Thelma Jean Lambdin (Bill), James Nicely (Jewel), David Nicely (Susie), Jerry Nicely, Doug Nicely (Lisa), Phyllis Robinette (Bob) , 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, sister Betty Nicely, Ina Ruth Coffman, and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to say a special thank you to the second floor staff at Beverly Park Place for their wonderful care. Funeral service will be 8 pm Sunday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with Rev. Justin Pratt officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:30 pm Monday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel and proceed to Ft. Sumter Cemetery for interment at 2 pm. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Sunday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel.