Dorothy Mae Link, age 81, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, at Hillcrest North Nursing Home in Knoxville.A former longtime resident of Florence, Ala., she was preceded in death by her husband, John Link Sr.Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, John and Mary Kyle Link Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Bill Boone, all of Knoxville; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters.Private family graveside services will be Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Lung Association, 212 S. Peters Road, Knoxville, TN 37923.Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel, 1421 N. Broadway, Knoxville, Tenn.