Doris Jean Parker

Doris was born on November 30, 1935 in Dallas, Texas to parents Thomas Haskell and May Jeanette (Woodward) Smothermon and entered into eternal rest in Ennis, Texas at the age of 83. She was an amazing lady, a remarkable seamstress, and talented dancer who worked from the time she was a teen until her health declined in her later years. Doris was a very successful realtor. She was always busy; spending time with family and fishing. Doris was a talented artist, and enjoyed oil painting. She was a magnificent cook. Doris was a member of Aley United Methodist Church, where she volunteered, and cooked food for people during the holidays. She loved gardening. Doris had a greenhouse and would harvest seeds. She was just remarkable with plants. Doris will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, son Bill Parker, brothers; David Smothermon and Thomas Smothermon.

She is survived by her husband Frank Parker of Aley, son Gary Parker and wife Sandra of Eustace, daughter Robin Parker Hoelting of Gun Barrel City, sister Fran Moore and husband Ronnie of Texas, grandson Bill Parker Jr. and wife Libby of Florida, granddaughter Tiffany Hall and husband Steve of Canton, grandson Tyson Parker and wife Taylor of Eustace, great-grandchildren; David Austin Parker, Peyton Parker, Jacob Hall, Cooper Hall, Harlow Parker, Laityn Parker and one on the way, other loving family members and many more lifelong friends.