Doris Hinton Osborne

Doris was born on April 17, 1938, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Roy and Gladys (Ezell) Hinton. She began playing the piano at a very early age and carried a lifelong love of music. Even in her later years, she could sit down and play her beloved hymns entirely by memory. Doris was a dedicated member of Main Street Baptist Church and graduated from Hattiesburg High School in 1956.

Following her graduation, Doris married Max L. Osborne. They made Birmingham, Alabama their home and began building their family. Doris worked as a stenographer for Hays International for several years before leaving her career to become a full-time mother. She thrived in her role, lovingly raising their three children. In her later years, her fur baby, Katie was her joy and constant companion.

Doris and Max were lifelong members of Roebuck Park Baptist Church which later became NorthPark Baptist Church, where she was an active choir member and faithfully played the piano for her Sunday School class.

A Christian, daughter, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Doris was deeply proud of her family and its legacy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max, and her brother, Harold Hinton. She is survived by her son, Les F. Osborne (Cindy); daughters, Cheryl O. Hendrix (Butch) and Darlene O’Donnell; grandchildren, Julie Gray (Mike), Lindsey Edmondson (Chris), Lauren Sprinkle (Ryan), Austin Hendrix, Harrison, Mikelyn, and Meryn O’Donnell; great-grandchildren, Colton Gray (Kelsie), Mikalya Petty (Andy), Timothy Gray, Amos, Louidjy, and Louidjyna Edmondson, Sela and Eden Sprinkle; along with great-great-grandchildren, Cade Gray and Elizabeth Petty, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to caregiver Jacqueline Jones for her devotion, love, and compassionate care of Doris over the past several years. Her companionship and support meant more to our mother and family than words can express.

Having lived a life rooted in faith and music, Doris is now reunited with her Heavenly Father and joyfully singing with the choir of angels, a blessed assurance that brings comfort and peace to her family.

Her family will celebrate her life with visitation on Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 1:00-2:00 at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel with her service beginning at 2:00.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, The American Heart Association or the Birmingham Humane Society.