Doris Jean Smith

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved

mother, Doris Jean Weaver Smith affectionately known as

"Granny. Doris passed away on July 23,2025 after a lengthy illness.

Doris was a pillar of strength and love for her family. She is

preceded in death by husband, Jimmie Frank Smith, Infant

daughter, Catherine, parents, O.C. and Catherine Weaver, Sister,

Margaret Rush, and her beloved grandsons, Timothy Elliot

Smith, Michael Smith, & Toby Britain Agricola.

Doris is survived by her brother, Warren Weaver and by her

children: Jim (Vicki), Allison (Kelly), Tim (Lynn), and Brenda.

She also leaves behind nine grandchildren: Jonothan, Jeremy

and Eric Agricola (Christina), Allison Leigh Martin, Joseph

Smith (Liz), Victorie Steed (Patrick) and Valerie White (Tyler).

She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren: Timothy, Eliza,

Elijah, Rylie, Elliot, Eleanor, Aubrey, Austin, Eric Jr., and

Angelina.

Doris was originally from Blount County, AL but raised her

family in the Gadsden area. She graduated from Albertville High

School where she met her husband, Jimmie Frank. She briefly

attended Auburn University to play basketball before marrying

and starting her family. After the unexpected passing of her

husband in 1971, she courageously raised four children, going

back to college at UAB, earning her bachelors and master's

degrees. Doris taught for over 30 years.

Doris was an avid Auburn fan. She was a beloved teacher,

beloved mother and a cherished friend to many, including those

at Silver Lakes Retirement Home.

Services will be held Sunday, July 27, 2025, 2:00 pm at Collier-

Butler Funeral Home in Gadsden, Pastor Mac from Parker

Memorial Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be from 1-2

pm preceding service, with interment to follow in Albertville,

AL at Little Branch Cemetery, next to her husband.

Doris leaves a legacy of love, wisdom and cherished memories

in the hearts of many.