Dorothy C. Smith Bledsoe

Dorothy C. Smith Bledsoe 85, of Gate City passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Nova Health and Rehab in Weber City. Dorothy was formerly of Weber City and Marion, VA. She was of the Baptist faith. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Florence Smith; former husband of 25 years, Cecil R. (Jake) Bledsoe; brother, Odell Smith; sisters, Betty Smith, Freddie, Hubble, Zella Starnes, and Joann Frazier. Survivors include her daughter, Pamela C. Pierson (Hobert Glen); grandson, Stephen Pierson; granddaughter, Stesha Hufnagle; great- grandsons, Austin Pierson and Conrad Hufnagle; brothers, Bill Smith (Devota), Paul Smith (Darlene), Dwight Smith (Glenda), Bobby Smith (Audrey), and Ronnie Smith (Colleen); one sister, Thelma Starnes; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Scott County Funeral Home from 5pm to 7pm. A funeral service will follow in the chapel with Dr. Lester Morelock and Rev. Paul Blessing officiating. A graveside service will be conducted at 11am on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Holston View Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50am. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Bledsoe family.