Dimple B. (Brewer) Doby

   Dimple, a longtime resident of Waynesboro, Mississippi, was born November 19, 1932,in Wayne County, Mississippi.  After graduation from Buckatunna High School, Dimple moved to Waynesboro.  It was in Waynesboro that she met and married Clinton L. Doby, Sr., her husband of 36 years.  Dimple and Clinton made their home and reared their three children in Waynesboro.  A lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church, Dimple was a devoted servant to her church and community.  She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. 

   Dimple is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Vertie Brewer and husband, Clinton; sister, Eunice Brewer (Johnnie) and brothers, Boyd Brewer (Arlouine), Dempsey Brewer (Gilda), Abner Brewer, Lamar Brewer (Maureen) and Avison Brewer (Josie).  

   She is survived by her children, daughters Sheryl Doby Davis (Phil) of Laurel, Sheila Doby Cranford (Phil) of Pace, FL, and son Clinton L. Doby, Jr., (Phyllis) of Madison, MS; grandchildren Blair Davis (Brad) of Franklin, TN, Dr. Carly Mead (George) of Murfreesboro, TN, Danielle Davis of Laurel, Eric Davis of Pensacola, FL, and Dr. Sara Jane Doby McCrary (Jeff) of Madison, MS.  Additionally, Dimple is survived by sisters, Pat Parker (Ronald) of Bossier City, LA, and Wanda McLain (Hershel) of Hurley, MS, and numerous nieces, nephews and great grandchildren.

   Visitation will be held at Freeman Funeral Home in Waynesboro from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday morning, August 3rd.  A memorial service will immediately follow visitation at 11:00 AM at Freeman Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Hebron Cemetery.  The Reverend Dixie Holder-Cummings will be officiating. Pallbearers are Eric Davis, Larry Gandy, Rodney Doby, Cade Doby, Dr. Jeff McCrary, Dr. George Mead and Dr. Arthur Wood.

   In lieu of usual remembrances, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 615 South Street, Waynesboro, MS  39367 or Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children, c/o Division of Public Affairs, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS  39216 (www.umc.edu).  

   The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Brookwood Villa for their loving kindness and care.