Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthJan 10, 1935, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina470, Doris Marie Johnson Thomas
DeathNov 27, 2018, Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina470, Doris Marie Johnson Thomas
BurialLoves Creek Baptist Church, 1745 E 11th Street, Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina470, Doris Marie Johnson Thomas
Spouses
BirthDec 19, 1931, Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina470, Alfred Jackson “Jackie” Clapp, Jr.
DeathJul 10, 1992, Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina470, Alfred Jackson “Jackie” Clapp, Jr.
BurialLoves Creek Baptist Church, 1745 E 11th Street, Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina470, Alfred Jackson “Jackie” Clapp, Jr.
FatherAlfred Jackson CLAPP Sr. (1887-1962)
MotherFlosie HUDSON (1892-1972)
MarriageJan 9, 1953, Loves Creek Baptist Church, 1745 E 11th Street, Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina470, Alfred Jackson “Jackie” Clapp, Jr.
Obituary Online notes for Doris Marie MATTHEWS
Doris Marie Clapp Thomas, 83, of Sanford, NC passed away Tuesday November 27, 2018 at her residence.

She was born January 10, 1935 in Greensboro, NC to the late Goldie and Walter Matthews. Doris was preceded in death by her former husbands Alfred Jackson “Jackie” Clapp Jr. and Bobby Ray Thomas.

Doris was a member of Rocky River Baptist Church in Siler City. She raised her five daughters on a farm and loved spending time with them. Doris often traveled with her family taking trips to the beach and camping. She had a great love for music and dancing. Most of all, Doris loved to be around her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by five children Bonnie Safrit of Siler City, Diann Vasquez of Sanford, Melissa Thomas (David) of Sanford, Rachel Cridland of Siler City, and Gretchen Carter of Siler City; and eleven grandchildren Charles “Chuck” Lee Safrit III, Megan Privett, Adam Safrit, Carl Butler, Jennifer Moody, Chris Sherril, David Farlow II, Joe Farlow, Abby Thomas, Scott Claus, and Trevor Claus; and 28 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation at Dept. 41831 P.O. Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265.
470, Doris Marie Johnson Thomas
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