Birth date: Nov 20, 1928 Death date: Dec 22, 2025
Doris Ray King was born to Sam King and Annie Love (Greer) King on November 20, 1928, in Tenaha, (Shelby County/Tenaha, Timpson and Bobo) Texas - the 10th of 11 children (6 girls and 5 boys), where she was raised to know the Lord Read Obituary
Doris King Shandy - I was so fortunate to have known her, and to affectionately call her my GODMOTHER.
Doris and my mother, the late Mary Louise Carter Williams, became friends in the early 1950's at the age of 22; while residing at the Southern Terrace Apartments in "Sunny" South Dallas, Texas; before I was born. As Doris' friendship between she and my parents grew, she babysat me often and as I grew older; I often referred to her as my GODMOTHER.
Doris moved to California in 1964. My father loved traveling to California and our first family vacation to visit Doris, and her husband; known affectionately as BUTCH, was in the summer of 1965 to see their beautiful Palo Alto, CA home. Doris showed us many tourist sites in the Bay Area with most memorable being the Bay Cruz to Alcatraz Island; very cold that day and the San Francisco Bay waters were very choppy that day, but the visit was awesome!
Doris was an amazing "Chef" and loved to entertain. I had the pleasure of meeting one of her brothers, BOB in 1965, along with his wife, Charity, son; Bobby, and daughter, Hope.
It was a pleasure to have known Doris King Shandy for as long as I did, and thank God for having her in my life. I miss our phone and texting conversations. Goodbye sweet Lady!
She was one of the sweetest Aunts. She loved all of the people that she met no matter where. Even started conversations and asked where they were from. Had a great memory. Told me dates of birth for all of her siblings and her parents too. Any way she could help she was happy to do. Cooking was enjoyable to her and she would brag on it too. Talked a lot about Home Economics since that was her major in college. Taught it at Longview High School and enjoyed every minute.
She will truly be missed. I am the oldest niece living. I have a lifetime of precious memories. RIP Aunt Doris. Lavon will always love you.
