The passing of Doris Bales of Walterboro, South Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 19, 2024 at the age of 92. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Robert Patrick Smoak and Edna Crosby Smoak; her husband Grady Marvin Bales Sr. The; her brother Kenneth Patrick Smoak; her grandson Jeremy Ethan Tompkins; and her sons-in-law, Doug Tanner and Jim Tompkins.

She is survived by : her children, Dianne Drawdy (Martin) of Florence, Cynthia Tanner of Gainesville, GA, Bonnie Tompkins of Cooper City, FL, G. Marvin Bales Jr. (Robin) of Roswell, GA and Spartanburg; her grandchildren, Tina D. Cloer (Thad), Christopher Drawdy (Melissa), Laura D. Temples (Chris), Michael Tanner (Mary), Scott Tanner, Greg Tanner (Molly), Kelly T. Austin (Josh), Jody Tanner (Briana), Casey Tanner, Matthew Tompkins, Megan Tompkins, Caroline Bales and Melissa Bales; and her great grandchildren, Zoe, Nathan, Erin, Aiden, Alyssa, Marilla, Michaela, Miles, Eli, Jaxon, Carter, Lydia, George and Dean. She is also survived by family members, including some grand-dogs.

Visitation was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Chapel of Parker-Rhoden Funeral Home (117 Paul St, Walterboro, SC 29488). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Parker-Rhoden Funeral Home (117 Paul St, Walterboro, SC 29488). A burial was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 at the Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church of Walterboro, 124 Memorial Avenue Walterboro, SC 29488.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Parker-Rhoden Funeral Home Inc