Doris Mathis Baugham Palmer, 96

Doris Mathis Baugham Palmer, 96, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

She is survived by her sons Bob Baugham and wife Billie, and Mark Baugham and step daughter Kathy Palmer Speight (Gerald), grandson Bryan Gordon (Kristen) and son Lane, grandson Matt Gordon (Angel) and son Henry. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Doris was born in Wilkes County in 1927 to the late M.M. and Ruby Mathis and was preceded in death by husbands Marvin "Pete" Baugham and William "Bill" Palmer and her twin sister Dot Hamrick and husband Carson.

Mrs. Palmer graduated in 1945 from Roaring River High School. After High School, Doris graduated from King's College in Charlotte and worked for Southern Bearings Company. She worked for Cleveland County Register of Deeds and later at First Baptist Church. In the mid sixties she worked with Dr. T. R. Harris to establish Cleveland Home Health Agency where she worked until she retired.

Doris was lifelong member of First Baptist Church.

A Funeral Service was held December 2 at First Baptist Church Shelby with Dr. Robert Canoy officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Music Ministry at First Baptist Church at 120 North Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150.

Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family.