Doris Davis Obituary
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She was born on June 6,1941 in Bruce, MS to John Marshall and Alma Kate Creech. She was raised in Centreville, MS and attended Centreville High School. Doris was a devoted member to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
She was married to her loving husband Gary Davis for nearly 33 years. She had one son Lonny (Jenna) Morales, Four Granddaughters Jessie (Brennon) Morales, Emily (Hardy) McMillan, Aubrey Yelverton and Addi Lindsey. Three Great Granddaughters Tatum Womack, Kinsley Womack and Stevie Lynn McMillan. Two loving nieces Susie (Steven) Jones, Debra Cruthirds and a three nephews Larry (Faye) Crowell, David (Terri) Creech, Neil (Karla) Creech. Great niece Kristy Crowell and Great nephew Larry Crowell Jr. She was affectionately known as Maw Doris to many and loved all that visited "The Little River".
Doris was preceded in death by her parents John Marshall and Alma Kate VanWinkle Creech, her grandparents, a brother Robert Creech, Sister Nell Creech Smith, Brother in Law Earl Smith, Sister Gladys Henderson, Brother in Law Clemis Henderson, and her nephew Ray Doerr. In lieu of flowers the family asks to make donations to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in memory of Doris Davis.
"Special thanks to Hospice and MeKenzie Hall for the great care and compassion during our time of need. Also, many thanks to Brother Billy and Dawn Mathis and many others for your prayers and presence during this time.
Visitation is Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Brown Funeral Home in Liberty, MS. from 10:00 A.M. until time of funeral services at 12:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Graveside service will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery in Centreville, MS.
Pallbearers are Hardy McMillan, Brennon Womack, Larry Crowell, Lonny Morales, Jimmy Miller, Clint McCullough. Honorary pallbearers are Steven Jones, David Baker'.
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