Funeral services will be held at 11AM Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home, with Reverend Joe McDaniel and Rev. Sam Waldron officiating. Interment will follow at Macon Memorial Park. Family will meet friends beginning at 10:00 AM before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to The Methodist Children’s Home, 304 Pierce Ave., Macon, Georgia 31204 or Gray United Methodist Church Building Fund, 117 Jefferson St, Gray, GA 31032.
Mrs. Evans, born November 26, 1929, was the daughter of the late Pearl Caldwell DeFore and James Alvin DeFore. Doris grew up at Mabel White Baptist Church, and at a very early age demonstrated a great talent for the piano. While still a high school student she filled the position of church Pianist, later to take the work of radio pianist with Dr. James W. Waters (Brother Jimmy) for the “Victory Hour” and “Let’s Go To Sunday School” broadcasts. Only extreme illness could keep her away from her place of service. Ms. Doris’ special touch on the piano keys was testimony to her love for Jesus Christ. Her music inspired and blessed many to accept Christ as their Savior. She was always honored to play for events and be asked to accompany vocalists. She could play every hymn in the Baptist Hymnal and added her own precious style to each one. She continued as pianist at Mabel White for over 40 years and then continued playing piano and organ at Tattnall Square Baptist Church. She also worked as a secretary at Weir Elementary School and the Bibb County Board of Education. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, lovingly called “Mama D”.
Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Arnold Evans. Those who will cherish her memory are her children, Elaine Evans Bennett(Billy), James (Jay) William Evans (Sherri). Grandchildren, Cortland (Cory) Evan Bennett (Elizabeth), Bethany Bennett McAfee (Jay), Sarah Evans Davis (Mike), Austin William Evans and great grandchildren William Adams Bennett, Mary Alston Bennett, Reed Hoyle Bennett, Frances Katherine McAfee, and William Fort McAfee. The family would like to extend deep gratitude to the staff of Lynn Haven Health & Rehabilitation and to Hospice Care Options. The family may be contacted at the home of Jay and Sherri Evans, 196 Oakview Circle, Gray, Georgia.
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Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery has charge of arrangements.
