Doris Day

Doris Payne Day, who was born on August 13, 1932, stepped from this life into the glory of God’s presence on November 14, 2022. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Memory Chapel Funeral Home located at 2200 Skyland E Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 with Sammy V. Hughes, Pastor of New Life Outreach Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Doris was preceded in death by her mother and father, George and Mavis Payne; her brother Carlis Payne, her son Robert (“Little Bobby”) Day, and granddaughter Elisabeth Hughes.

She is survived by her brothers Joe Payne; George Payne (Amy); Jimmy Payne (Linda); sister, Patty Aldridge (Jimmy). Her sisters-in-love Mary Vining (Jim)and Jan Kwilos (Steve). Her daughters Betsy Jones (Wayne); Sue Hughes (Sammy); Mary Richardson (Danny); and those she claimed as her own Michael and Kay Kelly. Her grandchildren; Kathy Graves (Toby); Alisa Harvey (Lee); Amanda Gordon (Will); Stephen Hughes, Miranda Hammonds (Jay); Caleb Richardson (Melissa); Robert Day (Tiffany) Leigh Ann Johnson. Her great- grand children: Garrett Graves, Greyson Graves, Gretta Graves, Cameron Harvey, Mason Harvey, Mary Beth Gordon, Lane Gordon, Caleb Hughes, Bailey Hughes, Liam Hammonds, Mila Jane Richardson. David Johnson, Bella Johnson, BreOhna Day, Tucker Day, Russell Thomas, Teegan Day. Michaela Hall, and Samuel Kelley. Great-great grandson Beckham Hall. There are also many, many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.

Doris Day was like dynamite; she carried the power of courage, strength and determination in a small package. Hers was not an easy life and rather than speak of the difficulties she faced, I will just say she was an over-comer. She earned her High School diploma with a GED and went on to serve as a secretary at DCH Regional Medical Center for many years before she retired. She loved those dear to her passionately and would make any sacrifice of time, money, or talent to help them. So many lives have been touched by her cooking and needlework. Quilts, wall hangings, and pillows are treasures that bless many homes. Every stitch was made with love. It was one of the last things that was stolen from her by a thief called dementia. She fought it with courage. One thing that it could not steal was her faith. Even to the very end she loved the Word of God, beautiful hymns, and the name of Jesus. We rejoice that she has stepped from the suffering and pain into the Lord’s glorious presence. There are not enough words to express our appreciation for the caregivers at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home who loved her. Our special appreciation to Mary Bonner who we consider a gift of God who touched her life so compassionately.

Pallbearers will be Great-Grandsons Cameron Harvey, Mason Harvey, Greyson Graves, Lane Gordon, Caleb Hughes, Liam Hammonds, and Samuel Kelley. Honorary Pallbearers: Member of New Life Outreach Church, and Caregivers of Aliceville Manor Nursing Home.

In the moments of clarity, even in the last month, Doris spoke of her concern for and desire to provide care for children in need. She faithfully gave to the New Life Children’s Home in Guatemala. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting financial gifts be made in her honor to the Children’s Home. Checks may be made to NLCH and sent to

New Life Advance International

P.O. Box 903

Stafford, TX 77497