Obituary of Doris Moncrief

Mrs. Doris Louise Starr Moncrief, age 95, of Flovilla, GA, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at Westbury Medical Care Home. She was born on Friday, January 7, 1921 in Monticello, Georgia to the late Clarence Starr and the late Myrtice Pope Starr. She attended Flovilla United Methodist Church. Many people would describe Mrs. Moncrief simply as a homemaker. To her friends, family, and to the community, she was so much more. “Mama Doris” was known and loved by many for her cooking, vegetable gardens and especially for her flowers. She also opened her home to many children and adults who needed food, shelter or some good old fashioned advice. Some even say that she helped to turn their lives around. Mrs. Doris Moncrief is survived by her children and their spouses, Murry and Faye Moncrief, Louise and Billy James, Fred “Little Brother” Moncrief, Bobby Moncrief; grandchildren, Tracey Stegall, Mickey James, Keith James, Amy Odum, Corey Moncrief, Amanda Fuller; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; daughter-in-law, Gay Moncrief; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Moncrief will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Sherrell Memorial Chapel with Reverend Ricky Stubbs officiating. Interment will follow at Sandy Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday evening. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.sherrell-westburyfh.com The Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 East College Street, Jackson, is serving the Moncrief family.