Doris Nell Reece

Doris Nell Reece, age 91, of Gordo, AL passed away at her residence on Saturday, October 14, 2023.  Funeral services were 3:00 pm Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Lindsey Watkins officiating. Burial followed Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation followed the service at the funeral home.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Earnest Hilton Reece; her parents, Harvey and Evie Elmore; sister, Mildred Driver (Leland); brothers, Leon Elmore (Lois) and Cecil Elmore (Clarice); a son, Eric Reece; son-in-law, Curtis Homan; grandson, Joshua Homan; great grandson, Saul William Shepherd; and great granddaughter, Eden Lauren Shepherd.
Survivors include her son, Rickey Reece (Karen); daughters, Pam Homan and Judy Tolstick (Nick); 9 grandchildren, Heather Chavers (Dan), Brandon Reece (Kellie) Justin Homan, Amber Homan, Jessica Shepherd (Jarrett), Nicholas Tolstick (Tracy), Kyle Reece (Shay),Taylor Reece and Nathan Reece; 14 great grandchildren, Colin and Sadie Chavers, Rylee and Karlee Reece, Jon Curtis Homan, Lillie Homan, Jessie Homan, Natilynn Homan, Cullen Chambliss, Delanie Chambliss, Evie Shepherd, Collins Tolstick, Cooper Tolstick and Baker Tolstick; and many nieces and nephews.
Doris Nell was born March 22, 1932 in Gordo, AL to the late Harvey and Evie Elmore. She spent her life as a homemaker and a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was blessed with a beautiful, soprano voice and a love for singing. As a young girl, she even had dreams of becoming an opera singer.  She served faithfully by singing in the church choir on Sundays, and always looked forward to performing in the annual Christmas cantata.
Doris Nell also had tremendous love for babies and young children. Anytime she had the opportunity to love on and nurture a baby, she was more than willing to have her turn. She also loved animals, especially her puppy dog, Snowbaby.  Any animal that visited her front porch was always welcome to stay.
Above all, Doris Nell loved Jesus! This was evident by the way she raised her family and faithfully served and loved others. She was a friend to all and will be greatly missed. However, she is now singing in Heaven!
Grandsons will serve as Pallbearers.
Honorary Pallbearers were the staff of Amedisys Hospice and special caregivers; Derenda ‘Skeet’ McCracken, Dorothy ‘Dot’ Harcrow,  and Alice Parker.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Amedisys Hospice, 1300 McFarland Blvd. NE, Suite 340, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406.
Doris Nell Reece, age 91, of Gordo, AL passed away at her residence on Saturday, October 14, 2023.  Funeral services were 3:00 pm Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Lindsey Watkins officiating. Burial followed Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation followed the service at the funeral home.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Earnest Hilton Reece; her parents, Harvey and Evie Elmore; sister, Mildred Driver (Leland); brothers, Leon Elmore (Lois) and Cecil Elmore (Clarice); a son, Eric Reece; son-in-law, Curtis Homan; grandson, Joshua Homan; great grandson, Saul William Shepherd; and great granddaughter, Eden Lauren Shepherd.
Survivors include her son, Rickey Reece (Karen); daughters, Pam Homan and Judy Tolstick (Nick); 9 grandchildren, Heather Chavers (Dan), Brandon Reece (Kellie) Justin Homan, Amber Homan, Jessica Shepherd (Jarrett), Nicholas Tolstick (Tracy), Kyle Reece (Shay),Taylor Reece and Nathan Reece; 14 great grandchildren, Colin and Sadie Chavers, Rylee and Karlee Reece, Jon Curtis Homan, Lillie Homan, Jessie Homan, Natilynn Homan, Cullen Chambliss, Delanie Chambliss, Evie Shepherd, Collins Tolstick, Cooper Tolstick and Baker Tolstick; and many nieces and nephews.
Doris Nell was born March 22, 1932 in Gordo, AL to the late Harvey and Evie Elmore. She spent her life as a homemaker and a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was blessed with a beautiful, soprano voice and a love for singing. As a young girl, she even had dreams of becoming an opera singer.  She served faithfully by singing in the church choir on Sundays, and always looked forward to performing in the annual Christmas cantata.
Doris Nell also had tremendous love for babies and young children. Anytime she had the opportunity to love on and nurture a baby, she was more than willing to have her turn. She also loved animals, especially her puppy dog, Snowbaby.  Any animal that visited her front porch was always welcome to stay.
Above all, Doris Nell loved Jesus! This was evident by the way she raised her family and faithfully served and loved others. She was a friend to all and will be greatly missed. However, she is now singing in Heaven
Grandsons will serve as Pallbearers.
Honorary Pallbearers were the staff of Amedisys Hospice and special caregivers; Derenda ‘Skeet’ McCracken, Dorothy ‘Dot’ Harcrow,  and Alice Parker.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Amedisys Hospice, 1300 McFarland Blvd. NE, Suite 340, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406.