Doris Taft
May 6, 1922 -
April 17, 2015

Visitation

April 20, 2015
4 - 8 p.m.

Service 

April 21, 2015
11 a.m.

Interment

Obituary

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.

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12 Comments

  1. Jackson Family

    Please accept our deepest sympathy. May all your good memories out weigh your sadness during this difficult time.
    Isaiah 25:8

    Reply
  2. Family of the late James & Lizzie Hardin

    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.

    Reply
  3. greta minor

    Larry, you and your family are in my prayers. Heaven sounding sweter all the time

    Reply
  4. Mary Kaye Simmons

    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

    Reply
  5. Cindy

    Larry so sorry to hear this but relieved she is in a better place……I understand what you have been through……..love you…hugs!

    Reply
  6. Janice M Finley

    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

    Reply
  7. Janice M Finley

    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.

    **************************************
    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

    Reply
  8. Tammy Bigham Dean

    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.

    Reply
  9. Becky Parker

    Larry- Sorry for your loss of your Mother. My thoughts & prayers are with you & you rFamily.

    Reply
  10. Millie Casey

    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.

    Reply
  11. Lissa Burton-Wingo

    So sorry to hear about your mom, LArry.
    Lissa Burton-Wingo

    Reply
  12. Emily Billings

    Larry
    May God bless you during your time of grief. Heaven has gained another angel.

    Reply

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12 Comments

  1. Jackson Family

    Please accept our deepest sympathy. May all your good memories out weigh your sadness during this difficult time.
    Isaiah 25:8

    Reply
  2. Family of the late James & Lizzie Hardin

    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.

    Reply
  3. greta minor

    Larry, you and your family are in my prayers. Heaven sounding sweter all the time

    Reply
  4. Mary Kaye Simmons

    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

    Reply
  5. Cindy

    Larry so sorry to hear this but relieved she is in a better place……I understand what you have been through……..love you…hugs!

    Reply
  6. Janice M Finley

    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

    Reply
  7. Janice M Finley

    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.

    **************************************
    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

    Reply
  8. Tammy Bigham Dean

    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.

    Reply
  9. Becky Parker

    Larry- Sorry for your loss of your Mother. My thoughts & prayers are with you & you rFamily.

    Reply
  10. Millie Casey

    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.

    Reply
  11. Lissa Burton-Wingo

    So sorry to hear about your mom, LArry.
    Lissa Burton-Wingo

    Reply
  12. Emily Billings

    Larry
    May God bless you during your time of grief. Heaven has gained another angel.

    Reply

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