Doris White Green

Affectionately known as “D-Dot” by her family and loved ones, Doris taught elementary school in Clinton, TN and mentored many young teachers after she graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee. She was an avid reader and bridge player, and a member of Lion’s Club. She was also a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Jackson.

Doris is survived by her daughter, Barbara McIntosh of Paducah, grandchildren Deron McIntosh (Stacie) of College Grove, TN, Julie McIntosh (Keely) of Paducah, Whitney Green Smith (Brad) of Charlotte, NC, Jessica Green Griffiths (Tom) of Brooklyn, NY, Alissa Green Yeargin (Charlie) of Greenville, SC, great- grandchildren, Hannah Rush (Britten) and Lucas McIntosh (Laureline), Sydney, Bradley, and William Smith, Sarah and Lucy Griffiths, Mary Ellen and Charlie Yeargin, Jr., a great-great-grandson, Whitacre Hayes Rush, as well as cousins, Peggy Sanders and Robert Frazier and many other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Green, son, Ronald F. Green (Sally), son-in-law, Ron McIntosh, two brothers, Murl White (Margaret) and Jewel White, and a sister, Almeda Avedikian (Kerry).

A graveside service will be held at Hollywood Cemetery in Jackson on Friday, February 24, at 10am. George A. Smith & Sons in Jackson is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the University of Tennessee Foundation for the Ron Green Engineering Scholarship Endowment, College of Engineering, 120 Perkins Hall, Knoxville TN 37996.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GeorgeASmithandSons.com for the Green family.