Dortha Ann Measel
August 26, 1958 - August 8, 2020
Dortha Ann Measel, 61, of Old Town, Florida passed away August 8, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mrs. Measel was born in Trenton, Florida on August 26, 1958. She had worked as a cook for several years prior to running her own restaurant. In her spare time she enjoyed reading amish books, watching humming birds, and watching cooking shows. Mrs. Measel is survived by her son Jim Jerrells of Old Town, her daughters Kim Weeks of Old Town and April Hill (Wayne) of Horseshoe Beach, her mother Betty Gainey of Old Town, her brothers Kenny Gainey of Newberry, Ricky Gainey of Old Town, Monk Gainey of Old Town, and Paul Gainey of Old Town, her sisters Deanna Kay Runningdeer of Avon Park and Debbie Thisse of Old Town, her grandchildren Trey, James, Kayla, Mikey, Jordan, Aaron, Jimmie, and Kelven, five great-grandchildren, and other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her father George Gainey, her husband Tony Measel, her grandson Tyler Jerrells, and her son-in-law Millard Weeks. Funeral services for Mrs. Measel will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Cross City Church of God, with Rev. Dwaine Bowdoin and Rev. Joe Brooks officiating. Interment will follow at Lee Cemetery in Old Town. The family will receive friends at the Church one hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com
Dortha Ann Measel, 61, of Old Town, Florida passed away August 8, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mrs. Measel was born in Trenton, Florida on August 26, 1958. She had worked as a cook for several years prior to running her own restaurant. In... View Obituary & Service Information