Doris May Woodward Rash, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born March 21, 1941, in Alexander County to the late James Oliver Woodward Sr. and Sarah Lilly Head Woodward.
She was a member of Rose Chapel United Methodist Church. She retired from Piedmont Insurance Co. as a licensed agent and a customer service representative.
In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Webster Rash Jr., and two brothers, James Oliver Woodward Jr. and Donald Allen Woodward.
Survivors include one son, Darrin Rash of Hiddenite; two grandchildren, Daniel and Angela; two great-grandchildren, Annabella and Blain; special friends, Fred Matheson and Pat Justice; special cousin, Kay Hamby Head; and many other special cousins, nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Chapman Funeral Home is serving the Rash family.
Doris with a lovely lady. I waited on her for many years at T-Town Video. She was always so put together. She will be missed.
It’s sad to hear Doris passed away. She and mom were always close. She was always very sweet. I have a special memory of her bringing me a nice pink laundry basket with misc. other gifts inside when I got married. I remember how much that touched my heart. So sad to see most of the people gone that made up Fairdale Road neighborhood. It was always like a close-knit neighborhood. So many precious memories!
Doris was a sweet beautiful lady. She was a wonderful neighbor. She will be remembered with love. I still have a beautiful China plate she gave me for my high school graduation.
Diane Lewis
Mrs Rash was a very wonderful and kind friend to my mother Sue and all that she met. Her and Dan were such great inspirations to me and I will always cherish our memories together through the years. Darrin, her son, is a great teacher and musician whom I have great respect for. Rest easy. God bless!