Doris Jean Hill

Doris Jean Hill, age 77, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014 in Beaumont, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Jason Mitchell officiating.

Doris was born March 20, 1937 in Beaver Creek, Louisiana to the late Carl and Lorin Leggett. She was a 31 year employee of the Beaumont Independent School District, and held the title of bookkeeper at several campuses starting at French High School and then finally retiring from the position at Ozen High School. She was a member of the ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) Neches Chapter for more than 30 years and held several offices within the organization. Doris was also a member of Voth Baptist Church. Along with her love of NASCAR and Dallas Cowboys football, She also had several special talents, including sewing, crocheting , calligraphy, and many other arts and crafts.

Doris is preceded in death by both parents and son-in-law Jack Fullen of Beaumont, Texas. She is survived by daughter Shelba Fullen of Beaumont, Texas , and son Marc Hill and his partner Alvin Coleman of Houston, Texas; one Aunt, Hazel Everingham of Washington State. Two grandchildren, Angella Huff and partner Eric Coleman of Beaumont, Texas and William “Billy Billy” Fullen and his wife Ashley of Kountze, Texas. Five great grandchildren, Nicholas Huff; Alyssa Huff; Landon Fullen; Alaina Huff and Connor Fullen.

Doris was highly revered in the work place as a true professional and one that could be counted on to hold herself to the highest of standards whether it be at work or in the setting of other organizations that she was a part of. While in her private life she was a wonderful caring woman who raised two children. During the rearing of her children she went thru some harsh times and great times, never to be swayed from the duty of being a strong providing mother. As a devout Christian she instilled the same high level of morals that she carried in every aspect of her life to both children and also grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a woman that would help out even those who had wronged her. As a strong-willed and opinionated woman, if something needed to be said she would say it in the most upfront but respectful manner. There was never a burden to heavy or a problem too large that she wouldn’t meet head on with the faith and love that only she could provide.