Dorothy Hill Humphreys
June 25, 1930 - March 28, 2020
Dorothy Hill Humphreys, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Alive Hospice on March 28, 2020, following a long illness, at the age of 89. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harris "Ted" Humphreys; parents, Alvin and Lillian Hill; brothers, Edward "Buddy" Hill and Rayburn Hill. Survived by her daughter, Teresa Travis of Nashville, TN; sisters, Catherine Sensing of White House, TN, Fredia (Ed) McClellan of Old Hickory, TN, and Charlotte (Kenneth) Herring of Nashville, TN; brothers, Preston Hill of Whites Creek, TN and A. Lynn (Susan) Hill of Franklin, TN; many nieces and nephews. Dorothy loved her family and friends. She liked to sew and smock gifts for her friends. In the last several years she loved baking muffins for friends and family. Her specialty was pecan pie. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. She was a member of Dalewood United Methodist Church and in later years attended Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Dorothy was a secretary for over 30 years at Aldersgate UMC, also serving as secretary for East Nashville Cooperative Ministry and Prison Fellowship. Dorothy was an avid history buff, but especially loved her family history. Dorothy will be greatly missed by many. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at a later date due to the current situation. Interment will be at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Pegram, TN. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 512 Rosebank Ave, Nashville, TN 27216 or Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St. Nashville, TN 37209.
Dorothy Hill Humphreys, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Alive Hospice on March 28, 2020, following a long illness, at the age of 89. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harris "Ted" Humphreys; parents, Alvin and... View Obituary & Service Information