Born November 11, 1930 in Statesville, NC, she was the daughter of the late J.C. and Frieda Swaim Hayes and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Hubert Hayes and Dwight Hayes and four sisters, Lillian Thomas, Lois Shore, Louise Long, and Geraldine Ingram.
Doris is survived by three daughters, Karen McKinney of Canton, GA, Pamela M. Shackelford and Cheryl Allen, both of Madison Heights; two brothers, Wayne Hayes (Kay) of Booneville, NC and Alton Hayes of Jonesville, NC; a grandson, Adam Shackelford; two great-granddaughters, Jocelyn Shackelford and Presleigh Shackelford; one great-grandson, Noah Shackelford; a special friend, Will Henderson of Meals on Wheels, and a host of nieces and nephews, who were very dear to her heart. She was not just an aunt, but a mother figure to many. She loved her family very much and will be greatly missed.
Doris spent 40 years in the banking industry. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid sports fan, her favorites were Coach K of the Duke Blue Devils and race car driver, Jeff Gordon. Doris made the best pecan pie, ever. She was a member of Madison Heights Baptist Church.
A memorial service will be held, Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Jonathan Falwell officiating. The family will receive friends, prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to Madison Heights Baptist Church or Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, P.O. Box 1390, Lynchburg, VA 24505.
To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenmonelison.com.
Whitten Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Monelison Chapel is serving the family.
