Sylacauga, AL. - Doris Jean Farris, age 85, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Doris is survived by her husband, Horace Farris; her step-sons, David Walley, John Walley (Cynthia); her sister, Carolyn Messer; her 10 step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Elton and Pluma Martin; her step-son, Ronald Walley; her brothers, Junior Martin, Billy Martin, James Martin; and her sisters, Ruth Coleman, Barbara Jones.
Mrs. Farris was loved dearly by all her family. She was the pianist at Grimes Chapel Baptist Church for over 40 years. She enjoyed her hobbies of gardening, reading and music.
The family would like to express a special 'Thank You' to her loving caregivers Marie, Cindy, Martie, and Jan.
A visitation for Doris will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Radney-Smith Funeral Home, 320 North Elm Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150, followed by a funeral service at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Chick officiating.
Doris will be laid to rest in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 1501 Talladega Highway, Sylacauga, AL 35150.
Serving as pallbearers are David Walley, Benjamin Walley, John Walley, Jordan Armstrong, Kyle Barnett and Mason Barnett.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/sylacauga-al/radney-smith-funeral-home/8516.
Radney-Smith Funeral Home will direct the service.
