Tressie Aycock Doss

1921 - 2015

Tressie Aycock Doss obituary, 1921-2015, Gardendale, AL

BORN

1921

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Ridout's Gardendale Chapel

2029 Decatur Highway

Gardendale, Alabama

Tressie Doss Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2015.

Tressie Aycock Doss
July 10, 1921 – April 1, 2015

Tressie Aycock Doss, a resident of Morris, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at the age of 93. She was a long time member of Enon Baptist Church. Tressie loved flowers and gardening and volunteered for many years with the Morris Beautification Board. Most of all, she loved her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Pervy and Della Blackston Aycock; her loving husband of 55 years, Frank H. Doss; her sister, Lucille Turner; and her brothers, Clarence Aycock and James Aycock. She is survived by her devoted sons, Larry F. Doss (Joanna) and James H. Doss (Sandra); her brother, Clyde Aycock; four grandchildren, Susan Doss, Kent Doss (Staci), Brian Doss and Julie Mize (Billy); two great grandchildren, Beckham Smith and Leo Doss; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.

A visitation will be held at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel on Friday, April 3, 2015 from 1:00 p.m.to 2:30 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2015 at Morris Cemetery in Morris, AL. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the charity of your choice.

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4 Entries

April 3, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words of Ps. 86.

April 3, 2015

Virginia Mitchell

She was a true friend and sister in law. She will be missed by many.

April 2, 2015

Diane Hines

Special memories of our dear Aunt Tressie will always remain. Love to Larry, Jimmy and all. Wish I could be there to honor her in person.

April 2, 2015

Larry, Sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. She will be remembered by many.
She made a difference. May God's love be with you.
Doug Hughes
Birmingham, Al.

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