Dorothy Jean Wardrip

Dorothy Jean Wardrip, age 90, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. 

She was born on November 26, 1935, to the late Robert and Nannie Chism. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 71 wonderful years Emmett “Pardner” Wardrip; brothers, Sydney, James, Russell and Marvin Dale Chism; sisters, Pauline Pawlawski, and Wanda Bennett. 

Dorothy was the co-owner and operator of Wardrip Trucking and ByPass Stone. She loved to cook. Dorothy was always finding and trying out new recipes. She loved to read. Dorothy was a very caring and loving soul. She would give others a home if they needed it; she always took care of her family and enjoyed doing so. She was a huge pet lover, especially when it came to her fur buddy, Yellow. 

She is survived by her sons, Eric Wardrip, Steve (Vada) Wardrip, Dennis “Bim” (Bev) Wardrip; daughter, Georgia Wardrip; three grandchildren, Donnie Wardrip, Amy (Stacey) Jupin, and Joey (Jasmine) Wardrip; five great-grandchildren, Jalynn and C.W. Wardrip, Case Jupin, Berkley and Baylor Wardrip and one on the way. 

The family has chosen cremation. Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Pets in Need Society, PO box 522, Brandenburg, KY or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.