Dorothy Elswick Johnson, 80 of Virgie, KY., passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Dorothy was born on May 21, 1943, in Floyd County, KY to the late Martin and Zeala Hampton Johnson.

Besides her parents Dorothy was preceded in death by her Husband: Phillip Elswick; one Sister: Bessie “Boots” Hampton; three Brothers: Leander Johnson, Johnny Johnson and Gomer Johnson.

Dorothy is survived by her loving Daughter: Tonya Ratliff and her Husband Goebel; two Grandchildren: Josh (Holly) Ratliff and Adam (Sarah) Ratliff; six Grandchildren: Ean Ratliff, Ashlyn Ratliff, Tori Ratliff, Natalee Ratliff, Paisley Ratliff and Corbyn Ratliff; one Brother: Ora Johnson and a host of other Family and Friends.

Dorothy will be greatly missed by all who knew and treasured her.

Family will accept friends at the Thacker Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM with a service beginning at 7:00 PM. Funeral Service for Dorothy will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023 in the Chapel of the Thacker Memorial Funeral Home starting at 12:00 PM with burial to follow at the Basil Hampton Cemetery on Longfork of Virgie, KY. Kevin Bowling will officiate all services for Dorothy.

Arrangements are under the direction of Thacker Memorial Funeral Home.

 

 

Obituary courtesy of Thacker Funeral Home.