Dorothy Lee Owen, 88, of Clinton Rt. 1, Bethel Community, died Tuesday at her home.

Mrs. Owen was born March 6, 1905, to the late Julian and Julia McQueen. Her husband, Joe Owen, died in 1972. He was Anderson County sheriff during 1956-58 and farmed and operated a grocery store in the Bethel community for several years. He also operated the Owen Bus Line to Oak Ridge and founded the Clinton Transit Line. At one time, Mr. Owen served on the Clinton Police force.

Mrs. Owen, a homemaker, was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

Survivors include daughters, Mrs. Edsel (Dorothy Jo) Leinart and Mrs. Leo (Maureen) Warwick, both of Clinton; Mrs. Gerald (Violet) Heisinger of Dison, Ill.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lola Beech of Briceville; Bessie Hatmaker of Lake City; Ocie Hatmaker of Clinton; and Leona Webb of Gary, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 pm Thursday at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. The funeral will follow with the Rev. Dr. Robert Burns officiating. Burial will be at 11 am Friday at Bethel Cemetery.

Source:
Clinton Courier News
21 June 1993