Doris Taylor McPhail Williams

Doris Taylor McPhail Williams, born on June 30, 1931, passed away surrounded by “her girls” on April 27, 2021. She was 89 and gorgeous.

She was born on a farm in Sampson County to the late William H. Taylor and Nula Currie Taylor. Her late grandmother, Rosie Taylor, was - and will always remain - her inspiration.

Doris was Co-Owner and Operator of “The Pilgrim Gifts and Antiques” with her best friend and sister, Carolyn Naylor, for 35 years.

She lived a life of glamour, kindness, strength, generosity, friendship, hilarity, capability, gentleness, and spirituality. Doris was known for her stylish “black, white, and a touch of red” ensemble. (A red lip goes a long way.)

Doris was preceded in death by her husbands, William C. McPhail and Clayton S. Williams; siblings W.H., Erma, Isolene, Esther, and Donald; and bonus daughter, Dale Williams.

Surviving are her daughters, Jill McPhail DeVore, Jamie McPhail and husband Tom Laney; sister, Carolyn Naylor and husband Raymond; grandchildren, Katherine Gilliard and Mason McPhail Laney; numerous nieces and nephews; bonus children, Debra Williams Gandy and husband Harry, Clayton Williams and wife Susan, Cliff Williams and wife Sidney, Darla Williams Moore and husband Carl; numerous bonus grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 3pm at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church. Masks will be required and social distancing will be encouraged. A private burial for immediate family will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. http://www.alz.org

Online condolences may be left at http://www.jerniganwarren.com

Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, NC 28301

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