Doris Elaine (Howsley) Peavler

Doris Elaine Peavler, 92, of Houston, Texas, passed away on October 20, 2026. Born May 3, 1934, Doris lived a life marked by steady devotion to her family, enduring faith, and a resilience that carried her through both joy and sorrow with quiet strength.

Doris attended Berry Elementary, Burbank Middle School, and Jeff Davis High school, where she was on the cadets. She later worked at Southwestern Bell on the switch board and also dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her role as a stay at home mom—an offering of love and constancy that shaped generations.

On September 15, 1952, Doris married Billy Henry Peavler. Together they shared 52 years of marriage before his passing in 2005, building a home grounded in loyalty, care, and deep commitment. Known to her grandchildren as “Mammaw,” Doris held a cherished place in the lives of her family, not only as a beloved wife and mother, but also as a grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother whose presence will be long remembered.

Doris found joy in reading, crafting, scrapbooking, gardening, and cake decorating—interests that reflected her patient hands and thoughtful spirit. Her faithful walk was also evident in her membership at 249 Church of Christ in Houston, Texas, where her life spoke of steadfast belief and enduring grace.

Doris was preceded in death by: husband, Billy H. Peavler, son, Terry Peavler, granddaughter, Alayna Hulme, parents, Herbert and Avis Howsley, brother, Harold Howsley and sister, Irene Dixon.

Doris is survived by daughters, Doxie Nacol and husband Brian, Melissa Boyce and husband Tommy, son, Harold Peavler and wife Pam, daughter in law, Dena Peavler, and sister, Dixie Roden; grandchildren, Shawn Lowman(Angela), Joshua Peavler(Jessica), Megan Najera(Fabian), Meredith Barrett(Jonathan), Brian Nacol(Jenna), Corey Nacol(Kim), Thomas Boyce(Breann), Chrysten Boyce(John) and Tierany Boyce; 20 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; and beloved pet Spunky. Nieces, nephew, extended family and friends also survive.