Delores Jean Otterson – Dandridge, TN (formerly of Benton, IL)

Delores Jean Otterson, 86, of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Benton, went to see Jesus on March 14, 2020, at the Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Jefferson City, TN, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 10, 1933, to Joe and Mildred (Pent) Martoglio in Benton, IL. Delores was a retired administrative assistant at her family owned business, Otterson Construction. She married Luther G. Otterson on February 14, 1953, in Waukegan, IL.

Delores was a member of New Hope Church of God, Kodak, TN. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and was extremely devoted to her family.

She is survived by her loving spouse of 67 years, Luther G. Otterson; two daughters, Debra Jackson and husband Mark, Pamela Sneed and husband Lindell; five grandchildren, Danielle Montgomery and husband Russell, Mark Jackson and wife Kristen, Amanda Hankes and husband Bradley, Joseph Jackson and Lyndsie Gross and husband Brad; seven great-grandchildren, Tristan, Camden, Drake, Hudson, Isabella, Lexington and Briella; two sisters, Roberta Sandusky and Rena Dorris.

Delores was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mildred Martoglio; two brothers, Hosea Martoglio and Joe Martoglio; and one sister, Lillian Furlong.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Pate Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at the Pate Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at the Jackson Grove Cemetery, Benton, IL.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

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