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Established 1948    Ray F. Doss was born in Dodd City, Texas, son of Ray and Nellie Doss on August 18, 1928. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Bonham, Texas. He attended Texas College and received his Bachelor's degree in Education and went on to attend East Texas State and received his Master's degree. He served his country in World War II On November 3, 1948 he married Miss Delores Brewster in Bonham, Texas. This union was blessed with 3 children, Wanda, Judith and Patricia. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Bonham for a number of years. He later moved his membership to Greater New Hope Baptist Church in Sherman, Texas and maintained his membership for 25 years. He served as a Deacon for a number of years, Sunday School teacher, and member of the Men's Choir. He was a Mason and member of Lodge #33 and was very active in his community. For many years he served as a teacher in Bonham and Sherman schools. He retired in 1990 as Assistant Principal of Piner Junior High School in Sherman. He is survived by his wife; daughters, Wanda R. Ross of Dallas, Texas; Judith A. Jones of Sherman, Texas; and Patricia L. Finnell of Dallas, Texas; sisters, Bertha Jackson of Sherman, Texas; Laucella Perkins of El Paso, Texas; Juanita DeHorney of Phoenix, Arizona; Annette Reynolds of Amarillo, Texas; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.  Delores "Dee" Loreace Brewster Doss was born June 14, 1930, daughter of Charles Brewster and Mabel Allen Brewster in Sherman, Texas. Being the oldest of a large household she assisted her parents with taking care of the younger siblings. She graduated from Fred Douglas High school in 1947. On November 3, 1948 she married Ray Doss in Bonham, Texas and then returned to Sherman. To this union they were blessed with 3 children: Wanda, Judith and Patricia. As a homemaker, she ran a tight ship and ensured her family was taken care of which was very important to her. Delores started her work career at an early age. As a teenager, she worked with her dad in his wood floor finishing business, prepping floors and had babysitting jobs. After marriage, she worked min a clothing shop as a seamstress, as an elevator operator at Montgomery Ward, and in the linen room of Wilson N. Jones hospital. She then worked at Texas Instruments as a Quality Control Inspector and retired after 27 years in 1992. Delores was baptized at and a member of Greater New Hope Baptist Church where she also served as an usher. She was an Eastern Star. In her younger years, being an awesome seamstress, she facilitated a weekly Sewing Club in her home; she loved bowling and was a member of a Bowling League and socialized with the many Social Clubs in Sherman. She loved to travel and go to live concerts of her favorite artists. If you needed you ears pierced, you called Mrs. Doss. She accepted you unconditionally and always made everyone feel comfortable. She had a genuine concern not only for her family but anyone else in the community. The decor in her home told the story of her life. You could tell immediately family was very important to her. You would love to hear the sound of her laughter and would always feel better after talking with her. She was an excellent storyteller and she had infinite knowledge and wisdom. No one could tell it like Mama!! She would share the "Merch" as she called it. Mama, Grandmama, Great-Grandmama, Aunt "Lois" taught us by example so much over the years: how to find power and strength through difficult times, acceptance of ourselves and others, and through her love for us, how to love others. Her heart was so big, her stories so inspiring, and the love she gave will last a lifetime. So many people loved her, looked up to her and saw her as their "grandmother". We will miss her greeting when we walk in the door, our special one on one conversations with her, and her dance "performances" when she hears a song she likes. Delores was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Judith Doss Jones; 5 brothers, Charles G. Brewster, Jr., Charles A Brewster, Donald Brewster, Carl Brewster, Francis Brewster; and 2 sisters, Mattie Brewster Ledbetter and Gloria Brewster Wesley. Left to cherish precious memories are 2 children, Wanda Doss of Dallas, Texas, and Patricia Doss Finnell of Carrollton, Texas; 2 brothers, Michael Brewster of Portland, Oregon and Ronnie Brewster of Sherman, Texas; 5 grandchildren, Gary DeWayne Doss, Stephanie and husband, Drew, Foran; Anjeanette Jones, Christole and Tenicia Jones; Valerie and Leon Semien; and James and Kristen Finnell; 9 great-grandchildren: Allen Doss, Stephen Doss, Brianna Doss, Javonte' Doss, Chi-De'ja Bryant; Darius Jones, Ciarra Doss, Demetrius Jones, DeMarcus Jones; one great-great-grandchild, Adaira Davis; and a host of nephews, nieces, and other relatives. Delores Doss, 91, of Sherman ascended to her eternal home Saturday, July 24, 2021 at her residence following a short illness. The funeral service was held Saturday morning, July 31, 2021 at Greater New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Stell officiating. The family requests those attending the service to please wear a face masks. 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