A Celebration of Life honoring the rich and fulfilled life of Doris Emshoff will be held July 21 at 11 am at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. She passed away July 4, 2018. A private family graveside service was held in String Prairie Cemetery in Milam county. Doris Faye Johnson Emshoff was born on October 17, 1939 in Marlin, Texas to William and Elsie (Tate) Johnson. Doris grew up in Calvert, Texas where she graduated from Calvert High School in 1958. Through the years, Doris maintained close contact with her dear classmates.
She married Marvin Emshoff of Bryan in 1958 in First Baptist Church of Calvert. The Emshoffs recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in the church where they married. Since their union, they have remained true Bryan supporters for 60 years.
Doris had a deep and abiding love for Jesus Christ and made sure her family was involved in church activities. Her Bible is tattered and worn because she used it to guide all aspects of her life and she was able to quote Scripture from her heart. She and her family were members of Emmanuel Baptist Church and later First Baptist Church of Bryan.
All of those who knew Doris, knew of her love for the United States, Texas, the South, and Bryan. She was a flag-waving patriot who was proud of her ancestry and worked tirelessly to contribute to the preservation of her community. She was a proud member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC), Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and Daughters of the American Revolution- William Scott Chapter. She was president of the UDC L.S. Ross 100 Chapter for four years.
Doris was co-owner of Nearly New Resale Shoppe for over 20 years. Never believing in retirement, Doris worked alongside of her husband at Hillier Funeral Home and, until her death, was employed by Memorial Funeral Chapel. Doris believed her job was a calling to help others in their time of need. She also served as an election judge for many years.
Doris and Marvin enjoyed life to its fullest. They were members of Circle Squares Dance Club for 35 years, they spent much of their time lavishing love on their grandchildren. "Doodah" was known for dressing up as characters for birthdays, cheering on the sidelines for sporting events, and making sure they had the best Easter eggs hunts.
Doris is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Marvin Emshoff; daughters and sons-in-law Shelley and Mark Smith of Galveston and Marlisa and Chris Kennedy of College Station; grandchildren and spouses; Sgt. Austin Smith and wife Kimberly currently stationed in Landstuhl Germany, Taylor Smith and wife Hayden of San Antonio, Katelyn (Kennedy) and Jesse Sleeper, Keith Kennedy, and Kade Kennedy all of College Station; and great-grandson Mason Sleeper. Friends and family gathering to celebrate her life are asked to wear red, white, and blue to honor her patriotic spirit.
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