Doris W. Loftin

Mrs. Doris W. Loftin, age 93 of Rome, GA passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at her residence.

She was born in Bartow County, GA on November 17, 1924 a daughter of the late John Nicholas James and Zola Estelle Wilson James. Mrs. Loftin had lived the greater part of her life in Rome where she was a homemaker and a member of the Oak Hill Church of Christ. She loved to garden, sew and spend time with her family. Mrs. Loftin was also the author of the book titled "Come Let Us Reason Together".

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Myra Elaine Loftin in 1948; her husband, Paul D. Loftin in 2005 and by a sister, Marguarite Carver.

Survivors include a son, David Loftin, Rome; four daughters: Kathie Marable (Richard), Rome, Sharon Hodges (Craig), Palmetto, Patsy Phillips (Craig), Rome and Carolyn Hensley (Tim), Ringgold; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Oak Hill Church of Christ with Elder Lucian Harris officiating.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening prior to the service from 5:00 pm until the service hour at 7:00 pm.

Interment will be in the East View Cemetery on Friday morning at 11:00 am with the following grandsons serving as pallbearers: Michael Phillips, Benji Marable, Nicholas Hodges, Josh Phillips, Jason Phillips, Reece Bryant and Jared Hensley.

The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.