Doris Lurline Waller

June 29, 1923 - July 4, 2020

Doris Lurline Waller, 97, of Emerson, AR passed away, surrounded by family at Wentworth, on July 4, 2020. Doris was born on June 29, 1923 in Haynesville, LA to Samuel Ross and Elaine Tennessee Carter. In 1946, she married the love of her life Travis Waller, and they had five children, Linda, Gary, Sammie, Jan, and Ross. Doris loved her family and fed them the best bacon sandwiches, hot water cornbread, peas and dressing they ever ate. She never missed a family gathering or her favorite soap-opera. In her 97 years, Doris encountered many historical events, lived through some of the best and worst times of the world, and felt the tears that a mother should never feel. But she was strong, brave, quiet and wise. Her children received these traits their mother has left behind and will treasure every moment that she was able to give to them. Doris is predeceased by her parents, husband Travis Waller; son Sammie Waller; and son-in-law Joe Mullins. She is survived by four children Linda Mullins of Emerson, AR; Gary Waller (Beth) of Warner Robbins, GA; Jan Waddell (David) of Texarkana, AR; and Ross Waller (Hope Hines) of Milledgeville, GA; daughter-in-law Kay Waller of Magnolia, AR; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Emerson Presbyterian Cemetery with Rev. Barbara Lewis officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. Viewing and signing of the guestbook will be Monday morning from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Wentworth for the love and care they gave to her. Pallbearers: Mike Waller, Eric Waller, Jamie Waller, Chad Burleson, Brad Murphy, and Cody Wooley. In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Shreveport Attn: Development Office, 3100 Samford Ave., Shreveport, LA 71103. To sign the online guest book or share a memory visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz