Dorothy Knoss, 94, passed away peacefully in a local healthcare facility. Dorothy was born in Whittier, California, May 23, 1921, and lived the past 6 years in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was a member of Farmland Community Church. Dorothy is survived by her children, Donna Robinson (Vaughn) of Cleveland, TN; Dianne Bradfield (Barry) of Lakewood, CA and Dennis Kessinger (Sheryl) of Redding, CA. She has five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Dorothy is also survived by her sister, Mary Kim Daniels (Robert) of Long Beach, CA and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. at the Farmland Community Church Chapel with Pastor Chip Hammonds officiating. Memorials may be made to Farmland Community Church, 852 Urbane Road, Cleveland,TN. 37312. Arrangements are being handled by Grissom-Serenity Funeral Home, Mark S. Grissom Funeral Director. Online condolences may be sent to www.grissomserenity.com