Mrs. Doris Voncille Hurston, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born July 14, 1934, in Luverne, Alabama, to William Marvin and Lois Daniel Tanner.
Mrs. Hurston is survived by her daughter, Lyn Stephens (Tracy); son, Jim Hurston; grandchildren, Sarah Hurston, Christin Taylor (Brandon), Terry “Trey” Davis (Bethany); great grandchildren, Annika Taylor, Kelsie Taylor, Malakai Taylor, Remington Taylor, Evelyn Davis and Aaron Davis; sister, Linda Kelley; special friend and longtime caregiver, Penny Simmons and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. James H. “Big Jim” Hurston; parents, Marvin and Lois Tanner; sisters, Minnie Lee Holland and Kana Cobb and brother, Marshall Tanner.
Mrs. Hurston retired from the banking industry after twenty-six years of service. She was a member of Elam Baptist Church and enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren immensely.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 10:00AM until service time at 11:00AM at Elam Baptist Church, Rev. Neal Kelley and Rev. Jimmy Woodall officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing.
Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com
Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing
Tallassee, Alabama
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