She was a long time resident of Longwood, Florida and had also lived in Ormond Beach, Florida before moving to the Chattanooga area.
Dorothy was a member of the Moose Lodge 766, a former member of Rolling Hills Golf Club in Longwood, Florida and an accomplished musician and ballroom dancer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace D. Rucker.
Survivors include her son, John (Theresa) Rucker, of Ormond Beach, FL, daughter, Jeanne (Barry) Anthony, of Chattanooga, TN, four grandchildren, Chrissy (Jason) Schwiegerath, of Charlotte, NC, Curtis Anthony, of Chattanooga, TN, Kimberly Anthony, of Knoxville, TN, John Rucker, Jr., and three great grandchildren, Carter, Jack and Dylan Schwiegerath.
A private memorial service will be held by the family.
Special thanks to her Chattanooga caregiver, Callie Woody and for the wonderful care she received at Hospice of Chattanooga.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga
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Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, East Brainerd Chapel, 8214 East Brainerd Road.
