Name: Visitation for Doris DeFore Evans
Start: 2019-11-23T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Snow’s Funerals and Cremations At Macon Memorial Park & Macon Memorial Park

Doris DeFore Evans
November 26, 1929 - November 21, 2019
Macon, GA- Doris DeFore Evans, 89, went to her heavenly home, November 21, 2019 at Lynn Haven Health & Rehabilitation in Gray. Funeral services will be held at 11AM Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home, with Reverend Joe McDaniel and Rev. Sam Waldron officiating. Interment will follow at Macon Memorial Park. Family will meet friends beginning at 10:00 AM before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to The Methodist Children's Home, 304 Pierce Ave., Macon, Georgia 31204 or Gray United Methodist Church Building Fund, 117 Jefferson St, Gray, GA 31032.
Mrs. Evans, born November 26, 1929, was the daughter of the late Pearl Caldwell DeFore and James Alvin DeFore. Doris grew up at Mabel White Baptist Church, and at a very early age demonstrated a great talent for the piano. While still a high school student she filled the position of church Pianist, later to take the work of radio pianist with Dr. James W. Waters (Brother Jimmy) for the "Victory Hour" and "Let's Go To Sunday School" broadcasts. Only extreme illness could keep her away from her place of service. Ms. Doris' special touch on the piano keys was testimony to her love for Jesus Christ. Her music inspired and blessed many to accept Christ as their Savior. She was always honored to play for events and be asked to accompany vocalists. She could play every hymn in the Baptist Hymnal and added her own precious style to each one. She continued as pianist at Mabel White for over 40 years and then continued playing piano and organ at Tattnall Square Baptist Church. She also worked as a secretary at Weir Elementary School and the Bibb County Board of Education. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, lovingly called "Mama D".
Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Arnold Evans. Those who will cherish her memory are her children, Elaine Evans Bennett(Billy), James (Jay) William Evans (Sherri). Grandchildren, Cortland (Cory) Evan Bennett (Elizabeth), Bethany Bennett McAfee (Jay), Sarah Evans Davis (Mike), Austin William Evans and great grandchildren William Adams Bennett, Mary Alston Bennett, Reed Hoyle Bennett, Frances Katherine McAfee, and William Fort McAfee. The family would like to extend deep gratitude to the staff of Lynn Haven Health & Rehabilitation and to Hospice Care Options. The family may be contacted at the home of Jay and Sherri Evans, 196 Oakview Circle, Gray, Georgia.
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Published by The Telegraph on Nov. 22, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Doris Evans

10 Entries

Karis Dykes

November 22, 2019

Dear Family,
My heart is saddened to hear of the loss of your precious mother. I have fond memories of Mrs. Doris from Weir Elementary. She always showed love and concern for the students. I enjoyed so much hearing her play the piano at the school and also those wonderful Baptist hymnals. You were truly blessed to have such a loving and Christian mother. May God give you comfort and peace to know that she is in her heavenly home, playing the piano for her Lord. Heaven is a "Sweeter" place with her presence.
Love in Christ,
Karis Dix Dykes

November 22, 2019

What a beautiful tribute! It was an honor to get to know her & her precious family. She loved you all so much!

Lynn Watson

November 22, 2019

To Jay and Elaine and your families. We had so many happy memories singing as she played the piano and Happy days in the choir with her playing for us.
Y'all were so blessed. Lynn and Danny Watson

Brenda Poss

November 22, 2019

Dear Elaine and Jay,
It is nearly impossible to remember my childhood without your mother's and grandmother's presence. Your mother was considered a sister to the Arrington and Barker boys, and I thought Mrs. DeFore's house was as much mine as my Granny's house was. I am sorry that I cannot come to Macon tomorrow to witness to your mother's wonderful life, but please know that I will carry you and all those sweet memories in my heart. I'd love to hear from you.
Brenda Arrington Poss
Athens, Ga

Vivian Darrisaw (FPC)

November 22, 2019

Sending my deepest heartfelt condolences to family. So sorry for your loss.

Barbara Bramblett

November 22, 2019

I remember listening to her playing the piano over the radio for the Victory Hour with Brother Jimmy. RIP Mrs. Evans

Chuck Duggan

November 22, 2019

Jay and family, We prayed for you and your family this morning, and know the Lord will strengthen you and encourage you in this time. May the Lord bless you and keep you, and make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; May He lift up His countenance before you and give you peace.

Sharon King-Davis & Family

November 22, 2019

Jay, please know that we share your grief and sending sincere condolences to you and family.

November 21, 2019

Much love to Jay and family. May God give you peace and comfort as you treasure your precious memories. With our live,
Ron and Katie Scandlyn

Paulette Jawish

November 21, 2019

Jay and family, I was so sorry to hear about you losing your Mother today. She was a big part of all of our lives when we were young. It doesn't matter how old we get it is so hard to lose a parent. I lost my mother last year. My heart and prayers are with you in this time of grief. Love Paulette Thaxton Jawish

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