Wednesday, September 25, 2024 8:25 am

Doris Mildred Doggett Ford, of Rutherfordton, passed away at the age of 97 on September 14, 2024.

She was born March 14, 1927 in Forest City, the second born daughter of Alton Leroy Doggett & Addie Pearl (Hardin) Doggett.

Doris was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, marrying Billy Lewis Ford in 1947, and working many years at Stonecutter Mills. She was a member of the First Wesleyan Church of Forest City.

Doris felt her greatest accomplishments in life were her two children, Billie and Dean, her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Doris was predeceased by her husband Billy Lewis Ford; her mother and father; her sisters, Catherine Sprouse, Alice Doggett, and Irene Mathis; her son in law, Robert Eugene Dixon; and a grandson, Robbie Dixon.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Billie Faye Dixon, Spindale,; her son, Dean Lewis Ford (Brenda), Rutherfordton; grandchildren Jeff Faulkner (Rebecca), Rutherfordton,; Jeanna Ford Read (Pat), Gautier, MS; Chris Dixon (Mary), VA; Randy Dixon (Amy), Bostic; 10 great grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral was held at First Wesleyan Church Forest City on September 17, 2024.

Memorials may be made to First Wesleyan Church, 700 S. Church St., Forest City, NC 28043.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.