Doris Etta Patton Thompson Obituary
The family announces the passing of Doris Etta Patton Thompson in Dothan, Alabama on June 18, 2026. Doris, born on August 22, 1936, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Doris Etta Patton Thompson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Doris will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Doris by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Doris is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Doris’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Queen Esther Patton and Malachi Patton; her brother Michael; and her siblings-in-law, Stella Patton and Roy McClain.
She is survived by: her husband Jerome Thompson of Indianapolis, Indiana; her children, Leland Thompson of Burbank, California and Joyce Thompson-Mills of Avon, Indiana; her son-in-law Bret Mills; and her sisters, Ruth McClain of Dothan and Mildred Patton of Las Vegas, Nevada. She is also survived by one niece, 5 nephews, a brother-in-law, and a host of extended relatives, neighbors, and dear friends.
