Doris Evelyn Thurman was born November 7, 1935 in Princeton, Missouri to Fred and Edith (Burress) Laurence. She passed away October 11, 2024 in Grant City, Missouri at the age of 88.

Doris was united in marriage to John Thurman on April 26, 1958 in Independence, Missouri. She was a homemaker. Her children and grandchildren were her life, each of them holding a special place in her heart.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, parents, son: Ronnie Thurman, daughter: Joyce K. Thurman, brother: Dale Laurence, sister: Viola Dunn and two infant sisters.

Surviving are children: Gene (Mary) Thurman, Johnny (Brenda) Thurman, Terry (Wendy) Thurman, George (Angie) Thurman and Linda Thurman,,  grandchildren: Nicholas Thurman, Sara Service, Michael Thurman, Cory (Hannah) Thurman, Matthew Thurman, Alycia Thurman, Mitchell (Madeline) Thurman, Zachary Thurman, Brian Thurman and Christopher Thurman, 11 great-grandchildren, brothers: George and Fredie (Darlene) Laurence, and sister Carol Gurley.

 Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 14, 2024 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to service time. Burial will be in the Kirk Cemetery in Allendale, Missouri.