Doris Christian

1928 ∼ 2008

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Doris Christian, 79, of Houston, passed away Monday, July 7, 2008.

Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, July 12, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Mauriceville. Johnny Brady, pastor of Fellowship of the Nations and Reverend Kevin Brown, pastor of First Baptist Church of Mauriceville will officiate. Interment will follow at Kirbyville City Cemetery.

Visitation will be 6:00-9:00 p.m. Friday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Doris was born in Mauriceville, TX on August 9, 1928 to Grady Prentis and Silsbee Ora Warrell Tillery. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Mauriceville and retired from Channelview ISD after 25 years. Doris also attended Fellowship of the Nations in Houston, TX.

She was preceded in death by her husband B.F. "Bo" Christian and sister, Mildred Pineda.

Doris is survived by her children, Dianne McGee of Houston, Tillery McGee and wife Lori also of Houston, Gary Christian andwife Nancy of Huntsville and Theresa Ellis and husband Howard Ellis of Coppell, TX. Also surviving Doris are nine grandchildren and nephews, Rick Pineda and Steve Pineda.

Serving as pallbearers will be Tommy Burton, Johnny Ray Smith, Steve Pineda, Rick Pineda, Brandon McGee and Colt Christian. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Perry and A.J. Brown.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Mauriceville Building Fund.

Condolences

Anonymous July 13, 2008

Tillery, Our condolences go out to you and your family.##imported-begin##Jeremy Seymour & family##imported-end##

Anonymous July 11, 2008

Dear Tillery & Lori - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and pray that the peace that surpassess all understanding continues to comfort you all throughout this difficult time.##imported-begin##Sharon Brock##imported-end##

Anonymous July 11, 2008

You are in our thoughts, and you have our deepest sympathy. Curtis and Bennie Jacobs##imported-begin##Curtis and Bennie Jacobs##imported-end##

Anonymous July 11, 2008

Although we cannot be with your family at this time, we join them in their prayers.##imported-begin##Joyce and Jerry Cousin##imported-end##

Anonymous July 11, 2008

Tillery: May God bless you and your family at this difficult time! Take care!##imported-begin##Dora Man##imported-end##

Anonymous July 11, 2008

Tillery, I'm sorry to hear about your Mother! May you find some comfort during this very difficult time knowing that she is resting peacefully with our Lord. She will live on in your memories.##imported-begin##Pam Smith##imported-end##

Anonymous July 10, 2008

Dianne, Tillery and Family - my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God wrap you in His arms of comfort as only He can during this time.##imported-begin##Linda Lindley##imported-end##

Anonymous July 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Becky Miller Grant##imported-end##