Doris O. Banes, age 86, of Houston, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Doris was born in Cullman County, Alabama, June 24, 1934, to parents J.R. and Louise Moore. She attended Mortimer Jordan High in Alabama. Elmer Loyd Banes became her husband on September 12, 1952. Doris worked in bookkeeping and accounting for Moore Plumbing Supply and Star Jewelry. She had a passion for sharing the Gospel, mission work, and hospitality. Gardening, sewing and cooking/baking were hobbies that kept her busy. Doris was a active member of Northeast Houston Baptist Church and spent 10 years as a missionary with International Mission Board, serving in Africa.
Doris is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, son Louie L. Banes, brother Freddie Moore and sisters Margaret and Betty Moore. Left to cherish her memories are sons Elmer Banes, Jr. and wife Sandra, James William Banes and wife Carmen; daughter-in-law Bonnie Banes; grandchildren: Jimmy(Amy), Steven (Amy), Eddie (Brenna), Jason (Rachel) Kelly(Richard), Daniel(Emily), Kevin(Janet), Louie Jr.(Diana), Kimberly, and Wesley; 22 great-grandchildren; sisters Geraldine Yager, Susan Connell(James) and brother James O. Moore(Jean).
A visitation for Doris will be held Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Northeast Houston Baptist Church, 18000 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, Texas 77346. A funeral service will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.. Interment is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. in Brookside Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Banes family.
