Dorris Martin Roach

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lucian “Bub” Roach, Jr., 7 siblings and a beloved daughter-in-law, Carolyn Maritn.

She is survived by her daughters, Mary L. Martin of Boones Mill and Sherri Freeman of Springfield, Va.; sons, Elmer Martin Jr. and Larry Martin of Martinsville, Robert Martin of Kernersville, N.C.

Dorris was a 1947 graduate of the old Bassett High School where she played basketball and was a member of the GLEE Club. She retired from Kmart where she worked in the accounting department.

Dorris loved people and never met a stranger. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Collinsville where she enjoyed all church activities and trips. She also looked forward to all family gatherings. Dorris also enjoyed art, gardening, crochet and selling her arts, crafts, and canned food at local flea markets.

A visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at McKee-Stone Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm and will be officiated by Pastor Raymond Moorefield. Special music and vocals will be provided by Patsy Arrington. Interment will follow in the Foley Family Cemetery in Patrick County.

McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va. is serving the family. To express condolences online, please visit www.collinsmckeestonemartinsville.com