Obituary: Dorris Henderson Medlin
Dorris Henderson Medlin, of Winchester, Virginia, formerly of Middleton, passed away on October 15, 2026, in Winchester at the age of 94. She was born on December 5, 1931, in Middleton, Tennessee.
Ms. Medlin lived a life centered on faith, family, and steady devotion to the people she loved most. A homemaker, she also worked for several years as a CPA in Fairfax County, Virginia, retiring from that position after a valued career. She was Pentecostal in belief and loved her church and God deeply. Her family remained at the heart of her life, and her two sons were especially dear to her.
She found joy in many simple and beautiful things. She enjoyed crafts and flowers and was known as a very good seamstress. She loved to travel and made a memorable trip to Alaska in 2010. She also enjoyed yard sales and antique shopping, pursuits that reflected her appreciation for both beauty and discovery.
Dorris will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Ray Medlin and Russ Medlin; her sisters, Bonnie H. Callahan and Annie Pearl Orman; her brother, Vernon Henderson; and her grandsons, Ray Allen Medlin Jr., Ram Medlin, Zane Medlin, and Marz Medlin. She leaves behind a family who knew her love, her strength, and her faithful presence.
She was preceded in death by her father, Lelon Grady “L.G.” Henderson; her mother, Annie Rixie Henderson; and her brother, Bobby Henderson Sr and two infant children.
Funeral services were 2 pm Friday, October 23, 2026, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Middleton with burial in Middleton City Cemetery.
Dorris H. Medlin will be remembered with love for her faithful heart, her caring spirit, and the deep devotion she gave to her family throughout her long life. Memorial contributions in her name may be sent to First United Pentecostal Church in Middleton or the donor’s choice of charities.
Courtesy of Shackelford Funeral Directors, Bolivar, Tennessee.
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