Dartha "Dot" Brinkley Roaden

Dartha “Dot” Brinkley Roaden, August 1, 2025, age 93. A lifelong resident of the White House area, Dot was born on May 17, 1932 to the late Henry and Eula Brinkley. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Charles A. Roaden, and her brothers, Wayne, Charlie, J.D., and Gerald Brinkley. She is survived by her daughters, Andrea (Bill) Denning, Leanne Neal (Randy Deason); grandchildren, Tony (Crystal) Denning, Jonathan (Brooke) Denning, Anne-Marie Sykes, Chase (Sarah) Neal, Chad (Christy) Neal; great-grandchildren, Elijah (Emmy), Lukas (Julie), Harley, Joie, Tre, Trent, Jack, and Vivian, and her special friend and companion Edmond Kerr.

Dot retired from the State of Tennessee Agricultural Department in 1996. She also worked for several years at Macy’s. in 2000, Dot began working along side Charles at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home in White House and served many families with her love and compassion until her recent retirement in 2022. She was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church in White House.

Dot was the heart of her family, a woman full of wisdom, warmth and unwavering love. She lived her life showing what it meant to live life with purpose. Her life advice was simple but powerful; live close to God, be honest, and work hard. She loved her family more than anything and poured her heart into all of them.

Visitation will be at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home White House Wednesday August 6, from 2-8 pm, and Thursday August 7 from 11am until time of service at 1pm with Rev. H.D. Jones, officiating. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Active pallbearers: Tony Denning, Jonathan Denning, Chase Neal, Chad Neal, Elijah Denning, Lukas Denning, Tre Sykes and Trenton Sykes. Honorary pallbearers: Charlie Brinkley, Steve Brinkley, David Brinkley, and the current and former staff of Cole & Garrett Funeral Homes.

For those desiring, memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the building fund at Temple Baptist Church in White House.