Dorene Kay Pedigo of Chattanooga entered the presenceof her Lord Jesus on July 9, 2026.A graduate of Tennessee Temple University, she was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church, and served in the U.S. Air Force.Dorene is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald Dillow, Sr. and Lorene Benedette.She is survived by her husband, Donald; step-father, Jeff Benedette and step-mother, Joanne Dillow, sisters, Toni Leggans and Cheryl (David) Hughner, brother, Gerald (Tiffiny) Dillow, Jr.; several nieces and nephews.Visitation was from 10 AM to 12 PM Tuesday followed by a celebration of life at 12 PM at Chattanooga Funeral Home-East Chapel, 404 South Moore Road. Dr. Steve Rowland and Rev. Walt Spivey officiated. The burial was at National Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.Please share your thoughts and memories at http://www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com.
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