Patsy Ruth Byrd Dotson, age 88 of Nashville died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at her home.She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Jack Dotson and son, Jim Dotson.She is survived by her son, Jack W. (Carol) Dotson and daughter, Janet Dotson (Steve) Blankman; grandsons, Jacob Dotson, Mitchell Blankman, John (Amanda) Dotson and Jay (LeAnn) Blankman; and great-grandson, Luke Dotson.A memorial service will be conducted at 10 A.M., Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home with burial to follow. The family will receive friends from 8:30 A.M. until time of service at Forest Lawn, 1150 Dickerson Road, Goodlettsville, TN 37072.