Alice Virginia (Douthit) Sherrill, age 89 of Mocksville, NC entered her heavenly home on Saturday, November 19, 2022.
Alice was born on May 1, 1933, in Davie County. She was the daughter of the late Henry Isaac Douthit and Mary (Pilcher) Douthit. In addition to her mother and father, Alice was preceded in death by her loving husband Howard Knox Sherrill, a sister Ruth Knight, and brothers JW Douthit and Bob Douthit.
Alice graduated from Farmington High School. She was a homemaker and a seamstress. Alice lived her life as a Christian woman and was of the Baptist faith. She was a charter member of Blaise Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Alice stayed busy and volunteered her time at William R. Davie Elementary School for many years. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, sewing for family and friends, cooking every Sunday evening and spending time with those she loved her family.
Alice leaves behind to treasure her memory, her sons Ricky Sherrill (Carolyn) of Mocksville, Dale Sherrill (Lynn) of Sumter, SC, and Todd Sherrill (Glenda) of Mocksville, a daughter Judy Call (Randy) of Mocksville, a brother Earl Douthit (Patty) of Winston-Salem, and sisters Linda Baugus of Mocksville and Janice Boyer (Randy) of Advance. Also surviving Alice are her grandchildren Shaun Sherrill (Crystie), Samantha Avant (Eric), Zachary Sherrill (Anna Kate), Chris Sherrill (Leigh), Mary Beth Sherrill (Corbin), Kristin Richardson (Cody), Lori Latham (Rodney), and numerous great grandchildren.
On Sunday, November 27, a visitation will be held for Alice from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Blaise Baptist Church in the family life center. Following visitation at 2:00 pm Rev. Glen Sellers will officiate the funeral service, also residing in the family life center. Alice will be laid to rest in Blaise Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of these organizations; Blaise Baptist Church, William R. Davie Fire Department, the Alzheimer’s Association, or any other organization of your choice.
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