Doris Bernice Smith, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, at the Windsor Health and Rehab facility in Starke. Born on October 15, 1931, in Heilbron Springs, Florida, Doris was a gentle soul who carried a sweetness that touched everyone she met.
Doris' hobbies of sewing and gardening brought her joy and fulfillment, but it was fishing—an activity she thoroughly enjoyed—that often led her to peaceful moments spent in nature, embracing the tranquility of the outdoors. A proud graduate of Bradford County High School, Doris remained curious and eager to learn, completing a few online college classes later in life. Her reserved yet warm personality made her a steadfast friend, and she was known for her kind spirit and loving nature.
In her 55 years of marriage, Doris shared a deep and abiding love with her husband, Robert Ellis Smith, Sr., who preceded her in death. Together, they raised a beautiful family filled with laughter and love. Doris is survived by her loving children, William Turner Smith, Carol Lynne Thomas, and Dale Smith, along with her seven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren who all held her dear.
Doris is preceded in death by her parents, William and Della Lang Norman, and her son, Robert E. Smith, Jr.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Doris’s life and legacy during a visitation on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Archer-Milton Funeral Home in Lake Butler. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 11:00am at Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida, where Doris will be laid to rest. Pastor Jay Baker to officiate the service. Archer-Milton Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Doris Smith. 386-496-2008 www.archerfuneralhome.com
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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