Dorothy Jean Lemons Clark

November 19, 1942 - May 24, 2019

. Dorothy Jean Lemons Clark, 76, passed away at her home in Halls on Friday May 24th. 2019. She was the daughter of the late John R. and the late Geraldine (White) Lemons. Dorothy was a restaurant owner for most all of her life. In 1972, she started the original Tiger Grill. After selling the business she opened up Clark’s Grocery, which later became known as DJ’S Diner and Deli. She ran DJ’s very successfully for 35 years, until her health forced her retirement. Many fond memories where made at this little restaurant, as well as some lifelong relationships. Dorothy is survived by a daughter; Tammy (Ty) Brasfield of Halls, a son; Jimmy (Sherry) Clark of Friendship, and a special niece, whom she helped raise, Valerie Hargett of Halls. She is also survived by two step-daughters: Dinah Clark of Halls and Kay (Bill) Harber of Paris,TN. Dorothy leaves behind a sister; Jewel Dean (Bobbie) Raines of Leesburg, Al and two brothers: Dale Lemons of Ripley, and Bill (Cathy) Lemons of Gates,TN. Mamaw, as she was so lovingly referred to, leaves eight grandchildren: Magean (Stephen) Stephenson, Katie (Hunter) Newsome, Taylor (Dylan) Coleman, John Tyler Brasfield, Leann (Ryan) Hagen, Laura (Jason) Lee, Christy (Steven) Pledge, and Joseph (Katie) Brown. She was also blessed to have nine great-grandchildren, and one more on the way, thanks to Katie and Hunter Newsome. Dorothy also leaves behind a host of other family members and friends who she loved and who loved her. She was preceded in death by a sister; Mary Ann Riley, and three brothers: J.R. Lemons, Robin Lemons and Jerry Kenneth Lemons. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm Wednesday May 29th. 2019 at the Halls Funeral Home 109 N. Church St. Halls,TN. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm. May 30th, 2019 at Halls Funeral Home, with her nephew, Bro. Jerry Lemons officiating. Burial will follow in the Concord Cemetery in Gates. Halls Funeral Home has charge. 731-836-7111