Theodocia Hunt "Docia" Thaxton

Mrs. Theodocia Hunt “Docia” Thaxton, age 78, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Friday morning, November 29, 2024.

Docia was born in Rome, GA, on June 12, 1946, a daughter of the late Charles Dodson Hunt and Sara Sessler Hunt. She was a graduate of East Rome High School and attended Shorter College, West Georgia College and Jacksonville State University. Mrs. Thaxton had lived the greater part of her life in Rockmart and was a member of Piedmont Avenue Baptist Church. She had worked with Polk School District for over 30 years, and prior to retirement was a teacher at Eastside Elementary School. Docia was a member of the Community Theatre, enjoyed reading and was a member of the Red Hat Society.

In addition to her parents, Docia was preceded in death on January 15, 2004, by her husband, James Aubrey “Orbie” Thaxton, whom she married on September 1, 1966, and a sister, Susie White.

Mrs. Thaxton is survived by two sons, Henry Ford “Hank” Thaxton, Sr., and Charles Aubrey “Chuck” (Michelle) Thaxton. Five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive.

Memorial services for Docia will be held on Wednesday evening, December 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Phil Bray officiating.

Mrs. Thaxton’s family will receive friends Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until the service hour at the funeral home.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Theodocia Hunt “Docia” Thaxton. Thaxton.