Doris A. Crothers, age 81, of Gallipolis died Tuesday evening, December 21, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center.  She was born on December 4, 1940 in Apple Grove, WV to the late William E. and Alta Pearl Wallace Wray. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Clarence 'Bud' Crothers. They were married on June 15, 1961. He preceded her on August 3, 2021. Also preceding her in death are brothers, Robert and Randall Wray and a sister Janet Watterson.

Doris loved to travel with her husband, Bud, and they had visited 49 of the 50 states.  She treasured and loved her husband, children, and grandchildren; they were her world.  She was a member of the Gallipolis Christian Church.  Doris was a giver and put the needs of so many before her own needs.  She always tried to spread happiness and concern with everyone.  She was generous and kind, loving and supportive.  She never asked why about things.  She just did them if it was to help someone out.

Doris is survived by her son, Mike Crothers of Charlottesville, VA, daughter, Terri Crothers of Gallipolis, daughter-in-law, Cathy Crothers of Scottsville, VA, four brothers, Roy (Waleska) Wray of Gallipolis, Bill Wray of Gallipolis, Jack (Joyce) Wray of Point Pleasant, WV, Fred (Janie) Wray of Gallipolis, three sisters Mary Lou (Leroy) Peters of Dayton, Ohio, Judy (Walt) Laudermilt of Racine, Ohio, Karen (Delford) Ellyson of Breaux Bridge, LA, five grandchildren Becca, Sean, Allyson, and Matthew Crothers of Virginia and Sydney Crothers of Columbus, OH, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and Maddie her special dog.

Memorial Service will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 31, 2021 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Don Gibson officiating. Burial will follow at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

All those attending are encouraged to wear mask and follow social distancing guidelines.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holzer Hospice, 100 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.

An online guest registry available at www.waugh-halley-wood.com