She was born in Duncanville to the late Ralph and Viola Hubbard and was the youngest of four siblings.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James T. Elliott (J.T.); son, Daryl Elliott; granddaughter, Virginia Welch; sisters, Ruth Causey and Martha Gray; and brothers, Dee Hubbard and Lane Hubbard.
She is survived by her children, Bonnie Riker (Ralph), Glen Elliott (Nina), John Howell (Anne), and Linda Stone (Gary); her beloved grandchildren, Alan, Aaron, and Andrew Welch, Adam Elliott, Dena Adams (Matt), Brittany Key (Kevin), Katy Stone, Randy Stone, and Daniel Riker; four great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are grandsons and grandnephew Steven Miller.
Honorary pallbearers are Liberty Baptist Church, Circlewood Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa High School Class of ’57, FOCUS Senior Center, Heritage Health Care and Rehab, Hospice of West Alabama, Joe Escajada family, Mike Hamner (Beverly), Mrs. Castillo, and Bradley Smith.
Doris was an avid Alabama football fan and never missed a chance to cheer on her beloved Crimson Tide football team. She was a 1957 graduate of Tuscaloosa High School. A lover of God and country, she was a major supporter of the armed forces, specifically the United States Navy. She spent endless hours volunteering for the Salvation Army, VA Hospital, Girl Scouts of America, and Boy Scouts of America. She also loved to go camping and traveled extensively. Many afternoons she spent playing cards and board games with her grandchildren. Some of her favorite hobbies included quilting, crocheting, knitting, and cake decorating. She gifted many of her loved ones with her art in the form of birthday cakes, wedding cakes, and handcrafted blankets.
Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, September 18th with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. Service will take place at Memory Chapel. Brother Greg Walker will officiate. Her family is requesting that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Liberty Baptist Cemetery Fund, 15312 Serty Boyd Rd, Duncanville, AL 35456.
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