Mrs. Mary Doris “Aunt Doris” Southerland, age 89 of Trion, Georgia, formerly of Lafayette, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at her residence.

 

Aunt Doris was born in Lafayette, Georgia on October 2, 1926, daughter of the late Oscar Monroe Watson and Ruby Elzora Strickland Watson.  She was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church, but following her move to Trion, she had been attending the Berryton Baptist Church.  Aunt Doris retired from the Weave Room at Mt. Vernon Mills.  She was a member of the Quarter Century Club, attended the Sr. Neighbors in Lafayette, enjoyed shopping and loved flowers.  In addition to her parents, Aunt Doris was preceded in death by her first husband, Newt Elliott, second husband, William Lee Southerland; and sisters, Nora Louise Williams and Katie Ruth Campbell.

 

Aunt Doris is survived by a step-son and his wife, Richard and Maureen Southerland; special niece and nephew, Kay and Billy Bennett; special friend, Shirley Crain; 2 step-grandchildren, Aaron and Phillip Southerland; several step-great grandchildren and nieces, nephews and cousins.

 

Funeral Arrangements for Aunt Doris are incomplete at this time, but will be announced by Coffman Funeral Home.

 

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Mary Doris “Aunt Doris” Southerland.