Ms. Mary Doris Ford known to most as “Aunt Doris”, age 81, of Jonesborough, passed away at the Johnson City Medical Center, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
She was born on August 31, 1945, to the late Edsel and Bonnie Ellenburg Ford, in Johnson City, Tennessee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry and Donald Ford; nephew, Jeff Ford; and brother-in-law, Johnnie Willis.
Doris was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School. She was employed by Greene Valley Developmental Center as a caregiver, and she took that mentality throughout her life. Doris was kind to everyone who was blessed to know her. She could always be found taking care packages or sitting with someone who was sick. Doris was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her brother, Jerry Ford (Patsy); sister, Carolyn Willis; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 16, 2026, at Sulphur Springs Cemetery with Mr. Chad Drain officiating. Anyone who would like to go in procession to the cemetery is asked to meet at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home by 9:15AM.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Oak Hill Baptist Church, 2501 TN-81, Jonesborough, TN 37659.
Condolences may be sent to the Ford family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
