Doris T. Harris

Doris T. Hicks Harris

Doris T. Hicks Harris, left this earth to go home to her heavenly Father Friday, January 15, 2010,

She was born July 28, 1928, in Orange County.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse L. and Mamie P. Tusing; first husband of 37 years, John L. Hicks; and one step-son, Stephen A. Harris.

Doris was a caregiver, a tremendous helper to both parents and a loving, patient and supportive wife to both husbands.

She leaves to cherish her memory her second husband of 21 years, Marion A. Harris "Buck"; a step-son, Carlton Harris Sr. and his wife, Gale, of Madison; four step-grandchildren, Carlton Harris Jr. and his wife, Edith, and their four children, of Madison, Karrie H. Gillies and her husband, Jonathan, and their two girls, of Madison, Justin Clarke and his wife, Rachel, and their three children, of Spotsylvania, and April D. Harris of Madison.

Out of the Hicks union, came many brothers and sisters in love, nieces and nephews, happy times and fond memories.

After being accepted into the Harris union, came the Grannies and Great-Grannies, which brought much love and happiness into her life.

She had many friends, among them, Andy and Theresa Knighting, who helped a lot.

She was a member of Zion Baptist Church, in her younger days, she worked in the U.M.W. and the hospital committee.

Family night will be from 6 until 7 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 2010, at Preddy Funeral Home, Orange.

Services will be graveside 11 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2010, at Graham Cemetery. The services will be conducted by the Reverend John Hodgen.

Please no flowers, give to a charity of your choice or the Zion Baptist Church, 15316 Old Gordonsville Rd., Orange, VA 22960.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.