Doris E. Bryan was born to Romie and Frances Bryan, Sept 29, 1930, in Flint, MI. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1948. Three years later she married Gaylon Mowery. They had 5 children: Elaine, Candus, Janice, Lynne and John. In 1994 Doris remarried Franklin 'King' Clifford and they enjoyed their years together in Florida. After King passed, Doris eventually moved to Tennessee and then Damascus, Virginia, where she passed from this life on September 3, 2011, from failing respiratory and heart health. All five of her children were at her bedside, in the comfort of her home, during this time. Also present during her final days were Elaine's husband, Patrick Pritchett, Candus' husband, Roger Cornett and John's wife, Teresa Britt. They were respectful of her final wishes and she was cremated at Owens Funeral Home in Lebanon, Virginia. Her ashes were released at a lovely spot along the Blue Ridge Parkway, near Blowing Rock, North Carolina and carried off by the breeze. Doris is survived by her brother, Phillip "Bud" Bryan and sister, Linda Lou Ashe. Doris will be remembered as a wonderful mother and for her loving kindness toward everyone. Donations in her name can be made to: Damascus Volunteer Rescue Squad, 32094 Government Road, Damascus, VA 24236.
