Photo courtesy of Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel - Hillsville
Hillsville, Virginia
May 9, 1941 – Nov 18, 2019 (Age 78)
“… Life, not death, is God’s promised goal — So trust God’s promise and doubt Him never For only through death can one live forever!” – Helen Steiner Rice
Doris Southern Horton, age 78, passed away at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center on November 18, 2019. She was born in Giles County May 9, 1941 to Early and Hortense Overstreet Southern.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ranza K. Horton; a daughter, Tammy Horton; grandchildren, Kevin King, Matthew Jones, Ashley Rosier, and special granddaughter, Tristan Davis; great-grandchildren, Leighlan Hall, Allie Hall and Ansley King ; a sister, Judy Horton; brother and sister-in-law, Carlton and Sandy Southern; and many nieces and nephews all of whom she dearly loved.
Doris was a member of Coulson Church of the Brethren for 38 years.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Coulson Church of the Brethren at 3:00 PM with Pastor Harold Boyd officiating. Burial will follow in the Coulson Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 2:00 until 3:00 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
Read MoreDoris was a senior at Dublin High School and I was in the 8th grade. We both played the drums. She made sure that everyone around her had a great time. She had just a bubbly personality. I know she will be greatly missed by all that knew her. May GOD bless all her family and friends.
David Forbes
November 28, 2019 | Dublin, VA | Friend
Glenna Myers
November 22, 2019 | Dugspur, VA
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family.
Willard and Priscilla Mabe
November 21, 2019 | Crossville, TN | Friend
So sorry to hear about Doris.I knew her from Hiwassee and Dublin High school.She had a great humor and a very kind spirit.May the family find comfort in this and the Lord!
Martha A. Quesenberry
November 21, 2019 | Hillsville, VA | Friend
Dear family, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Doris. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Tammy Luper
November 20, 2019 | Woodlawn, VA | Friend
Ranza, Tammy, and family we are very sorry for your loss. Doris was always good to us. We will be praying for the family.
November 20, 2019
Aunt Doris was a great woman and a great Aunt. She loved everybody no matter what their flaws were. I love you always. R.I.P.
Michael Southern
November 20, 2019 | Pulaski, VA | Family
Tammy and family,
So sorry for your loss.
Donna Thomas
Donna Thomas
November 20, 2019 | Austinville, VA | Friend
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Joseph Semones
November 20, 2019 | Hillsville, VA