Doris Truitt Roy Hintze

DORIS TRUITT ROY HINTZE passed away December 12, 2003 at her home in Spring. She was born in Gilmer, Texas. She also lived in Pittsburg, Athens, and Waxahachie, Texas before graduating from North Texas State University in Denton at the age of 19. She taught school in Avalon, TX, Fairbanks, Alaska, Pasadena, and Houston for 46 years, serving as HISD principal for more than 20 years at Eighth Avenue, Holden, and Katherine Smith Elementary. Her masters' degree comes from University of Houston. Doris was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and she served schools with love and had sweet memories of many school children. Her three daughters were her greatest pride and joy in life. Carla Roy Lasater lives in Malakoff with husband Ken Lasater and son Caleb. Fayrene Roy Scott lives in Tomball with husband Dr. Rick Scott and 3 daughters Lindsay, Laura, and Leanne. Rachel Roy Bullen lives in Spring with husband Jeff and 3 sons Joshua, Jeremy, and Jonathan. She is survived by her husband, William H. Hintze, siblings, Margaret Tutton, Dr. Larry Truitt, Dr. Steve Truitt. Her Aunt Fayrine Traynham plus cousins, Dr. Jim Truitt, Dale Truitt, Roy Truitt, Royce Hudgins, and Bill Traynham are survivors. Recent years with her husband she traveled more than 50 countries. She was a member of Champion Forest Baptist Church, Houston Safari Club, Northgate Country Club, and several tennis and bridge clubs. These activities have enriched her life with many friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 13, 2003 from 6:00-7:30 at Klein Funeral Home. Services will be at 3:00 pm Sunday in the chapel of Klein Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Champion Forest Baptist Church, 15555 Stuebner Airline, Houston, TX 77069