Dorothy Jayne Roach

Dorothy Jayne Roach, age 67 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Select Medical in Knoxville. She was born on January 21, 1954 to the late Leo and Emma Lorene (Tucker) Riseden. She was a member of Stanfield Church of God. She was a loving wife, mother, and daughter that enjoyed spending time with her family, working on the farm raising goats, and attending horse shows with her granddaughter.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband Ray Roach, daughter Laura Roach, brother Charles Riseden, and sisters Sue Carter and Marty Davis.

She is survived by her daughter Kellie Ward and husband Robert of LaFollette; grandchildren Amanda Riseden, Shane Ward, and Emalee Bean; and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 7:00 PM With Rev. Delmus Bruce officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:15 AM on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Martin Wilson Funeral Home to go in funeral procession to Campbell Memorial Gardens for a 11:00 AM interment.

Dorothy’s guestbook may be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

The family has entrusted the care of Dorothy Jayne Roach to Martin Wilson Funeral Home “Where Families Matter Most”.

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