Doris Chatham Parris, age 88

Doris Chatham Parris, age 88, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018.

Born August 22, 1929 in Rutherford County, to the late Ensign Chatham and Tennie Boone-Chatham. Doris was a member of the Crestview Baptist Church and loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She went to Central High School and retired from Stonecutter Mills after 47 years. Doris had a great sense of humor, compassion and love for others.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joseph C. Parris Jr. and her son Tony E. Parris. She had 5 siblings, Earl Chatham, Dazel Chatham, Faye Guffey, Edna Hollifield, and Boyce Chatham, who all preceded her in death.

Those left to miss her and cherish her memory include her daughter, Terri Parris of Summerville, SC; two grandchildren, her aunt Maefrey West, two great-grandsons, many nieces and nephews.

Per Doris's request, the funeral service was conducted in The Padgett and King Chapel. Rev Kevin Rohm officiated. Interment followed in the Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

The Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.