Doris Brown

Doris Jeanette Bishop Brown, 88, of Lynchburg VA passed away peacefully on Monday April 27, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Steve Kelly Brown, Sr. Born on January 12, 1938, in Flat Rock, NC. She was the daughter of the late Hewitt L. Bishop and Eva King Bishop. In addition to her husband and parents, she was proceeded in death by her sister Carolyn Bishop McGraw and her 3 brothers, Wayne Bishop, Donnie Bishop, and Eddie Bishop.

Doris was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a hairdresser for years. She also was an avid gardener and loved bird watching.

She is survived by her 4 children, Virginia Ann Westphal (Steve) of Columbia, SC, Steve Kelly Brown, Jr. of Lynchburg, VA, Teresa Brown Wilson of Concord, VA, and Allen Wayne Brown (Robin) of Greensboro, NC. Her sister Jean Owenby (Buster) of Hendersonville, NC. And her 7 Grandchildren, and 8 Great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at 12 pm, Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at Diuguid Funeral Chapel, 21914 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, VA.