Doris Evelyn Cantey Samford, 87, of Jacksonville, went to be with her Lord on Sunday evening, June 2, 2024. A graveside service is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Willowhole Cemetery, in North Zulch, to begin at noon. A visitation will begin in the cemetery at 11:30am prior to the service. Pastor Don Stanaland will officate the service. Services will be under the direction of Boren-Conner Funeral Home.

June 24, 1936 - June 2, 2024

Doris was born in North Zulch, Texas, June 24, 1936, to Janie and H.O. Cantey. 

She is survived by her daughter Danna Gayle Strahan (Dale), granddaughter Ambyr Dawne Wirkus (Thomas). 3 great grandchildren Bryan (Brittany), Trystan (Mey), and Natalie (Robert). 2 great great grandchildren Emmitt and Wyatt and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was proceeded in death by her husband of 38 years James Edwin Samford, her brother James Merle Cantey, sisters Tommie Faye Bright, Nelda Raye King, and brothers in law Paul Bright and Jack King.

She lived for her loved ones.