Doris Baxter

Canton - Doris Jean Crawford Baxter, age 69, of the Bethel Community died Friday, September 17, 2004 as a result of a motor vehicle accident due to the severe flooding in Haywood County. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of Oberia Burrell Crawford of Canton and the late William Taft Crawford. She was the wife of the late Bill Peek and James Baxter. She was survived by her sister, Wilma Sue Crawford Dills, who died later the same day. She retired from Dayco International and was currently employed by Canton Christian Convalescent Center as a dietary aid. Doris was a simple person who loved God and her family. She was a faithful servant, mother and friend who gave of her time and generosity to all those in need. In addition to her mother, Doris is survived by a daughter, Jeannie S. Peek Jump and her husband, John of Columbia, SC and their two dogs, who Doris dearly loved. A joint graveside service will be held for Doris and her sister, Wilma Sue Dills, at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at Crawford/Ray Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Frank Wyatt officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday at Wells Funeral Homes and Cremation Services of Canton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Meals on Wheels of Haywood County, 486 E. Marshall Street, Waynesville, NC 28786 or to the American Red Cross, 1600 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786.

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