Doris S. Boatright, age 94, of Mershon passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 after an extended illness. She was born on November 14, 1924 to Wallace Graham Steedley and Erma Lightsey Steedley Tyre.  Two husbands, Earlish L. Boatright and Lander J. Boatright, and three brothers, Olin Steedley, Omer Steedley and James "Sug" Tyre preceded her in death. She attended Martha Memorial Methodist Church.

Survivors include two children, Wallace L. Boatright and Linda Miles (J.R.) of Mershon, one sister, Evelyn Tyre of Alma, 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She is also survived by four step-children, Larry Boatright (Judy) of Mershon, Dale Waters (Melvin) of Nicholls, Gale White (Ruby) of Alma, and Bobbi Lentz (Robert) of Blackshear.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 23 ^rd at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Crosby Funeral Home with Rev. Derwin Griffin, Rev. Joe Thigpen, and Brother Tony Walsh officiating. Interment will follow in Wesley Chapel Church Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Saturday from 12:00 PM until funeral time.

Active pallbearers will be; Jackson Miles, Sam Miles, John Lander Miles, Jordan Peacock, Tommy Peacock and Steve Hodgins. All others in attendance will be considered honorary escorts.

Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.