Doris Ann Windsor Alred

March 4, 1920 - February 21, 2020

Doris Ann Windsor Alred was born to Lucile Thrower and Jesse Simeon Windsor on March 4, 1920 in Union Grove, Alabama. After graduating high school in Arab, she worked on Redstone Arsenal during World War II before moving to Guntersville and marrying George Alred in 1946. She became a member of the First Baptist Church where she remained a member the rest of her life. Doris was known for her green thumb, with both flowers and vegetables, and her delicious homemade cakes that many members of our community have enjoyed. Outside of her home, she spent time volunteering and participating in various clubs. She enjoyed being a part of the Eastern Star, DAR, garden clubs, teaching Sunday School and the many activities her children were involved in. After George’s death, Doris became the owner of Alred Marina which she managed until she retired. In her retirement, she spent several years traveling to most of the US (including Alaska) and many foreign countries, while enjoying her expanding group of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She went to be with her Lord on February 21, 2020, just twelve days before her 100th birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George, a sister Myra, brothers Howard, James and Joe. She is survived by her sister Dorothy of Flagler Beach, FL, sons Tom (Cathy) of Boaz, Mike (Linda) of Guntersville and daughter Ann of Charleston, SC, grandchildren Jim (Tara), Catherine (Steven), Wes (Mary), Leigh (Austin) and John, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was buried next to her husband at Marshall Memory Gardens. In honor of her life, memorials can be made to the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home, First Baptist Church of Guntersville or the charity of your choice.