Funeral services for Doris Jane Currin Taft, 92, of Taft will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21 at Higgins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Blanche Cemetery beside her late husband, Charles E. Taft.
Mrs. Taft died Friday at Lynchburg Nursing Center. She was a native of the Baugh community in Giles County, the daughter of the late A.R. and Roberta Smith Currin. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by son Charles O. Taft and five brothers – Lawrence Currin, Ronald Currin, Barron Currin, Billy Currin and Paul Currin. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include son Larry Taft (wife Dinah) of Taft, daughter-in-law Hazel Taft of Lakeville, Ohio, granddaughter Jane Houin (Craig) of Lakeville, Ohio, and three grandsons – C.E. Taft of Lakeville, Ohio, Marshall Lee Taft (Emily) of Durham, N.C., and Jared A. Taft (Misty) of Matthews, N.C., and six great-grandchildren – Aubree, Garrett and Tristian Houin of Lakeville Ohio, Crete and Gray Taft of Durham, N.C, and Cannon Taft of Matthews, N.C., step-grandsons Jody (Amy) Tichenor and Josh (Missy) Tichenor of Ohio County, KY, step-great-grandchildren Kaitlyn, Alicen, Colton and Emily Tichenor all of KY and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Taft was a 1932 graduate of Elkton High School and attended North Alabama College of Commerce. She was employed for 24 years by the Department of Defense, retiring in 1985. She spent the final 16 years of her employment as a program manager on the Patriot Missile Project.
Mrs. Taft was active in community affairs, serving several terms as president of the Blanche Community Improvement Club and also serving as secretary-treasurer of the Blanche Cemetery for 19 years.
She shared a love of horses with her late husband and was a multi-time award-winning exhibitor of weanlings and yearlings at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed cooking, sewing and entertaining in her home as well as working in her flower and vegetable gardens.
Officiating the service will be Mike Waters. Active pallbearers will be Gary Byers, Tommy Cross, Barry Currin, Ron Currin, Thomas Wayne Malone and Jimmy Sanders. Honorary pallbearers are to be John T. Bobo, Thomas Cross, Mike Currin, Shamus Currin, Don Franklin, Tim English, Eric Hulsey and Stan Mathias.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Blanche Cemetery in care of Janice Young, 28030, Nuke Whitt Rd., Ardmore, Ala. 35739.
Jackson Family
on April 23, 2015 at 3:08 pm
Please accept our deepest sympathy. May all your good memories out weigh your sadness during this difficult time.
Isaiah 25:8
Please accept our deepest sympathy. May all your good memories out weigh your sadness during this difficult time.
Isaiah 25:8
The family of the late James and Lizzie Hardin would like to express our deepest sympathy to you during the passing of your mother. Mrs. Taft and our mother/grandmother were friends for many years and our family share in your loss. May God bless you and keep you.
Larry, you and your family are in my prayers. Heaven sounding sweter all the time
Dear Larry: Please accept my sympathy for your huge loss. Mrs. Doris held a very special place in my heart and Will be missed. Know that you and your entire family are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Mary Kaye
Larry so sorry to hear this but relieved she is in a better place……I understand what you have been through……..love you…hugs!
Some things I’d like to say
but first of all to let you know
that I arrived okay
I’m writing this from Heaven
where I dwell with God above
where there’s no more tears
or sadness there, is just eternal love
Please do not be unhappy
just because I’m out of sight
remember that I’m with you
every morning, noon and night
That day I had to leave you
when my life on Earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said I welcome you
It’s good to have you back again
you were missed while you were gone
as for your dearest family
they’ll be here later on
I need you here so badly
as part of My big plan
there’s so much that we have to do
to help our mortal man
Then God gave me a list of things
He wished for me to do
and foremost on that list of mine
is to watch and care for you
And I will be beside you
every day and week and year
and when you’re sad, I’m standing there
to wipe away the tear
And when you lie in bed at night
the days chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you
in the middle of the night
When you think of my life on Earth
and all those loving years
because you’re only human
they are bound to bring you tears
But do not be afraid to cry
it does relieve the pain
remember there would be no flowers
unless there was some rain
I wish that I could tell you
of all that God has planned
but if I were to tell you
you wouldn’t understand
But one thing is for certain
though my life on Earth is o’re
I am closer to you now
than I ever was before
And to my very many friends
trust God knows what is best
I’m still not far away from you
I’m just beyond the crest
There are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb
but together we can do it
taking one day at a time
It was always my philosophy
and I’d like it for you too
that as you give unto the World
so the World will give to you
If you can help somebody
who is in sorrow or in pain
then you can say to God at night
my day was not in vain
And now I am contented
that my life it was worthwhile
knowing as I passed along the way
I made somebody smile
So if you meet somebody
who is down and feeling low
just lend a hand to pick him up
as on your way you go
When you are walking down the street
and you’ve got me on your mind
I’m walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind
And when you feel the gentle breeze
or the wind upon your face
that’s me giving you a great big hug
or just a soft embrace
And when it’s time for you to go
from that body to be free
remember you’re not going
you are coming here to me
And I will always love you
from that land way up above
Will be in touch again soon
P.S. God sends His Love
Larry and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You will see her again. Earths’ loss is Heavens’ gain. I am praying for comfort for you and your family.
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When tomorrow starts without me
And I’m not here to see
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me
I wish you wouldn’t cry
The Way you did today
While thinking of the many things
We did not get to say
I know how much you love me
As much as I love you
Each time that you think of me
I know you will miss me too
When tomorrow starts with out me
Please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand
The angel said my place was ready
In heaven far above
And That I would have to leave behind
All those I Dearly Love
But When I walked through Heaven’s Gates
I felt so much at home
When GOD looked down and smiled at me
From his golden throne
He said This Is Eternity
And All I promised you
Today for life on earth is done
But Here it starts a new
I promise no tomorrow
For today will always last
And Since each day’s the exact same way
There is no longing for the past
So When Tomorrow starts without me
Do not think we’re apart
For every time you think of me
Remember I’m right here in your heart
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Doris was a wonderful friend to my family, especially my aunt, Alice Smith. May God bless you During this time.
Larry- Sorry for your loss of your Mother. My thoughts & prayers are with you & you rFamily.
Doris, I loved your smile and sense of humor. I also recognized a great gardener and a good cook. Had we lived closer, I think we would have enjoyed spending time together in the garden and shared canning recipes.
Our sympathy goes out to Larry and the entire Taft family as they say goodbye to you.
So sorry to hear about your mom, LArry.
Lissa Burton-Wingo
Larry
May God bless you during your time of grief. Heaven has gained another angel.