Doris Gartman

GARTMAN, DORIS NABERS, age 79 of Trussville, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Paul Earl Nabers, Jr. and Jesse Charles Gartman, Jr.; father, William Laney Sweatt; mother, Vivian Goodwin; and sister, Elna Pellos. She is survived by her daughter, Carmen Lynn Griffin (John); son, Paul Alan Nabers (Laurie); grandchildren, Nathan Nabers, Noah Nabers, Nali Nabers, Sharon Park, Paul Griffin, Adam Griffin, Geni Adams and Daniel Griffin; great-grandchildren, Paige Park, Andrew Park, Lukus Saylors, Laney Griffin, Anderson Smith, Calista Smith and Avery Griffin; great great-grandchild, Hadley Brown; brothers, Hoyt Sweatt (Jean) and Loyt Sweatt (Terry); sister, Dean Kinney; and numerous nieces and nephews. Doris loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her favorite times were Christmas and Thanksgiving which allowed her to spend time with her family and friends. She was a strong Christian woman with a big heart and loved helping people, especially children. Doris volunteered with meals on wheels and as an aid on the special education school bus. Her family will receive friends on Sunday, July 16, 2017 from 1-2 PM at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel with her service beginning at 2 PM. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.