June 26, 1933 - June 26, 2024

Dorothy Jean (Gothard) Skroch, age 91 of Sale Creek, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Soddy-Daisy Health Care Center. She was born in Sale Creek on June 26, 1933, the daughter of the late George and Beulah (Henderson) Gothard. She was also preceded in death by her husband Clarence Skroch; and her two brothers, Bill Gothard, and Bob Gothard.

Dorothy graduated from Sale Creek High School. She lived in southern California for 20 years before moving back to Sale Creek.

She is survived by her three daughters, Debbie Griffin of Sale Creek, Sheila (Rick) Purcell of CA, and Vickie (Ron) Smiley of OR; her nine grandchildren; her 21 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Georgia Dean (Bill) Morgan of Soddy-Daisy.

Dorothy will be buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery next to her husband. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Please share your memories and photos of Dorothy on her online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com.

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN.