Doris Ruth Maxwell

DECATUR - Doris Ruth Maxwell , 74 of Decatur passed away at 12:30 p.m. Thursday (4-21-05) in her home with her loved ones by her side. Graveside services will be 12:00 p.m. Monday (4-25-05) in Mt. Gilead Cemetery with visitation from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Monday at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Doris was born on September 11, 1930 in Humphrey, Arkansas the daughter of Edgar & Hallie Lobirdia Sanders. She worked at Borg-Warner, Eldorado Garment Factory, Walrus Manufacturing Co. and was a homemaker for more than 50 years. She married Lloyd Kirt Maxwell on July 6, 1946. He preceded her in death on July 7, 2003. She leaves behind her sons: Mark Maxwell of Decatur, Scott (Laura) Maxwell of Decatur; daughter: Brenda ( John) Gulley of Pierson Station; daughter-in-law: Shiela Maxwell of Harristown; grandchildren: Chad Gulley, Krystal Maxwell, Billy Gallagher and Matthew Maxwell; great grandchildren: Destiney, Austin, Selena and Joseph. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son: Robert Lloyd Maxwell and sister: Mary Kirtdoffer. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Decatur Memorial Hospital Hospice and the nurses at Decatur Memorial Hospital for their loving care they gave Doris. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/LegacyHome.asp