Doris Clifton Obituary
Doris Jean Clifton, age 90, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 in Ocean Springs.
She was born in Emington, Illinois, to Dell Sr. and Pearl (Lighty) Raridon, Doris retired from the Pascagoula Library System.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Joel; and sons, Blaine and Brian Clifton.
Survivors include her children, Tracy (Pete) Hill and Paul A. Clifton; 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and 5 great, great grandchildren. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her.
A private service will be held in her honor, and Doris' final resting place will be alongside her husband in the Biloxi National Cemetery.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Doris Jean Clifton.
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