Dorothy Faye Doughtry

Dorothy Faye Doughtry was born in 1941 in Palestine, Texas, to Odessa Owens and Dan Bryant. She joined Mount Comfort AME Church at an early age and later became a member of Grant Chapel AME Church where she sang in the choir. On November 1, 2026 at approximately 2:00 a.m., she passed away comfortably in her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Faye was a sweet, gentle, and kindhearted woman who loved her family tremendously. Quiet by nature, she did not always say much, but her love was evident in the care she gave and the thoughtful things she did. Her gentle presence brought comfort to those around her, and her kindness left a lasting impression on those who knew her.

For 70 years, Faye was a devoted wife to her husband, Charles Edward Doughtry. This beautiful union was blessed with the gift of one loving and devoted daughter, Cynthia Monicia Doughtry. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt.

Intelligent from an early age, she excelled in school and was advanced a grade. She valued higher education and earned a degree from Nixon Business School. She went on to spend 30 years working at Palestine Memorial Hospital as a histotechnician, a career that reflected her intelligence, precision, and dedication.

After retirement, Faye enjoyed fishing, cooking, puzzles, and spending time with her immediate family. An extraordinary cook, Faye was especially famous among family and friends for black-eye pea casserole and fried fish. Her fried ribs, goulasch, banana split cake, and carrot cake were also beloved family favorites. Some of her greatest joys were found in the simple moments spent at her kitchen table with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Dan Bryant and Odessa Owens, her siblings, Ervie Cunningham, Juanita Manning, Paul Crowder, Raymond Crowder, and Shirley Garrett; her great grandchildren Jacory and C’Niyah Hall.

Left to honor and cherish her beautiful life are her devoted husband, Charles Doughtry; her daughter Cynthia Hall, son in law, Darryl Hall; her grandchildren Jacoby Hall and Cherree Hall; her great-grandchild C’Amor Hall; sister Otha Richmond, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Faye’s family will remember her for far more than the wonderful food she prepared. They will remember her sweetness, her gentle ways, and the quiet, unwavering love that made her so dear. Her love will remain with them in the stories they share, the recipes they prepare, and the memories they hold close.