Obituary – Dorothy Jean Simmons Kyle
Monday, June 29, 2026

Dorothy Jean Simmons Kyle was born on November 2, 1937, to the late Hughie and Frances Simmons and was raised in Olive Hill, Tennessee. In 1954, she married Bobby Gene Beckham, and together they raised their daughters in Clifton, Tennessee, where Dorothy worked as a supervisor for Clifton Manufacturing Company. In 1988, she married James Paul Kyle, and the two shared many happy years together until his passing in 2006. Following her retirement, Dorothy spent the remainder of her years in Savannah, Tennessee.
Dorothy enjoyed traveling, especially trips to the beach. She loved shopping and treasured spending time with family and friends. A talented seamstress, she found great joy in sewing for members of her community. She was also a devoted fan of the Tennessee Volunteers and rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on the Big Orange.
Most importantly, Dorothy loved the Lord and lived her life firmly grounded in her faith. Her love for God was reflected in the kindness, compassion and unwavering love she showed to everyone around her. She treasured her family above all else and found her greatest joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, creating memories they will cherish forever.
Known for her warm heart and welcoming spirit, Dorothy was affectionately known by many—not just her own family—as "GrandMother," a name that reflected the love, comfort and wisdom she shared with all whose lives she touched.
Dorothy Jean Simmons Kyle departed this life on June 27, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 88 years, 7 months and 25 days.
She leaves behind her daughters, Judy Stanfill (Ronnie) of Lexington, Tennessee, and Wanda Ross (Roy) of Florence, Alabama; her brother, Jamie Simmons (Joyce) of Clifton, Tennessee; her grandchildren, Stephen Stanfill, Stephanie Cagle (Jerrod), Seth Stanfill (Jesse), all of Lexington, Tennessee, and Eric Ross (Jenilee) and Nicholas Ross (Amanda) of Florence, Alabama; and her beloved great-grandchildren, Colby Cagle (fiancée Hailee Jones), Shae Stanfill, Spence Stanfill, Carly Cagle, Anabeth Stanfill, Carson Cagle, Cayson Cagle, Sadie Stanfill, Sage Stanfill, Andrew Ross, Adalynn Ross, Olivia Ross and Noah Ross.
In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by her brother, W.H. Simmons; her grandson, Justin Andrew Ross; her great-great-grandson, Graham Thomas Cagle; and the father of her children, Bobby Gene Beckham.
Her family finds comfort in knowing she has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior, whom she faithfully loved throughout her life. Though she will be deeply missed, her legacy of faith, love, kindness and devotion to family will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
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