Doris Ruth

Taylor

Mrs. Doris Ruth Peacock Taylor, 93, of Atmore, AL, passed away on November 9, 2026. She was born on November 16, 1932, to Leonard Peacock and Euna Vey Nall.

Doris retired from Maxwell & Haley Insurance as a secretary. She was a longtime member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for over 35 years. She enjoyed studying God’s Word and doing word search puzzles.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 69 years, Rev. David Merle Taylor; and her siblings, Virgil Peacock and Joyce Fuller.

Doris is survived by her daughter, Karen Taylor (Tony) Thomas of Brewton, AL, her grandson, David Thomas; and one great-grandson, William Black Thomas; her sister-in-law, Nell Peacock; and a special friend, Debbie Smith.

Thank you to Southern Care Hospice, with a special thank you to Bridget and Chasity, and to her caregivers, Jodi, Ally, and C.J., for all the care that was given.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Brooks Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Joe Stevens Jr., Dr. Tim Tew, and Bro. Jerry Peebles officiating.  Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Brooks Memorial Baptist Church.

Active pallbearers will be Levi Smith, Robert Smith, Bryan Peacock, Brad Peacock, Greg Peacock, and Alan Sharpless.

Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Gideons International.