Doris J. Woods, 78, of San Benito, Texas, passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 surrounded by her daughters and friends. She was born on November 28, 1938 to Cecil and Madeleine Christian in Raymondville, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jerrold E. Woods; and her youngest daughter, Judy Parrish.
Doris is survived by her son, Terry Swoveland and wife JoAnn; daughters, Sheryl Parrish and husband Rex, Billie Floyd and husband Paul, and Mary Barlow. Doris had 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
She lived in the valley for over 50 years and was an accomplished Bookkeeper, Baker, Cook, and Seamstress. She had great faith in God and was a devoted member of Baptist Temple Church in San Benito.
Family visitation and viewing will be at Trinity Funeral Home in Harlingen, Texas on Sunday, July 16, 2017, from 5-7 p.m. Services will be at the same location on Monday, July 17, 2017, at 10 a.m. with burial services to follow at Mont Meta Cemetery in San Benito.
Please send no flowers, Doris preferred them live not displayed. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Baptist Temple Church in San Benito, Rangerville Baptist Church (Chair Fund) in San Benito, or Kindred Hospice in Harlingen, Texas.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Charlie Cook, Tim Cook, Patrick Barlow, Matthew Barlow, John Parrish, Jerry Parrish, and Allen Parrish.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550.