Dorothy "Dot" Jones Mullican

Dorothy "Dot" Mullican, age 89, a Maryville, TN resident died August 20, 2014 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Clyde Sutton and Johnnie Ida Jones and was married to Billy Akers Mullican who preceded her in death May 22, 2013. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Thomas Sutton Mullican and brother, James Jones. Mrs. Mullican is survived by son Bill Akers (Ann Proffitt) Mullican of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Elizabeh Ann Mullican (Ken) Lovic and Nicholas Thomas (Nicole) Mullican; great-grandchildren, Casey Elizabeth Mullican, Riley Ann Mullican and Kade Woodfin Lovic; brothers, Charles Jones and Clyde Jones. Mrs. Mullican was a devoted wife and avid cook, golfer, Lady Vols fan and bridge player. She was active in many community activities, including volunteering with Meals on Wheels, Blount County Children's Home and Knox Area Golf Association. Graveside service and interment will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2014 in Mt. View Cemetery with James Vandiver to officiate. Receiving of friends will be 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, August 25, 2014 at the Mullican residence in Maryville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to: Blount Memorial Hospice, 907 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville, TN 37804 or to the Bill and Dot Mullican Television Studio of Lipscomb University, One University Park Dr., Nashville, TN 37204.