Doris Ann Hall, 72, of Alvin, TX, woke up in glory on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 after departing from her earthly home.

Doris was born on February 18, 1954 to Fannie and Johnny Aldridge in Logan, West Virginia. She was the oldest of her siblings, Carl Lee Aldridge, Rachel Rivera and John Aldridge. As the oldest, she was not only their big sister, but a caregiver and keeper. Her parents and siblings proceeded her in death.

At age 17, she met her "happily ever after," her husband of 55 years, Thomas O. Hall, Sr. (Tommy). She moved to Houston, TX, where they resided for 25 years until moving to Alvin in 1995. No matter the season or circumstance, Tommy and Doris were tethered and rich with a love that endures. They had four children, Sarah Heim (J.D. Heim), Rachel Hall, Thomas Hall (Lydia Hall), Elizabeth Poole (David O. Poole), and also raised 3 more children, Jayce Hall, Melissa Almeida (Daniel Almedia), and Mary Hall Gonzales (Ethan Gonzales). She was a mother to 7 children in all. She is survived by her husband, children, and those that knew her as Nana, her grandchildren: Matthew Valle, Michael Heim, Brittany Sgarlat, Dylan Heim, Marcus Solis, Jacob Solis, Jessica Hall, T.J. Hall, Ciera Hall, Maximus Hall, David J. Poole, Laura Carr, Erin Poole, Talis Gonzales, Rowen Gonzales, Emily Almeida, River Almeida, and Jayce Hall. She is survived by 10 great- grandchildren plus 2 more she was expecting, and her nephews, Tobias, Carl, John and Richard.

Doris worked in childcare, initally at Busibodies Academy in Houston, TX, then after moving to Alvin, TX, she worked as the director of Hand-in-Hand Child Development Center, where she helped and served a multitude of families for many years, becoming Nana to even more children. Her kindness and generosity never boast. While working there, she also met her best friend Doris "Jeannie" McCarty (Mimi) , who proceeded her in death.

For many years, she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crafting and scrapbooking. These talents she used as acts of love, making clothes, costumes, keepsakes, and blankets for her family and friends.

In retirement she enjoyed time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, dining at the cafe with friends, and sitting with Tommy watching the game show channel, her soap opera, the Astros and the Texans.

Doris was a Christian by faith. She lived a full dash from 1954-2026, leaving a mark behind in numerous ways, and she will be missed by all who knew her.

"Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest"- Matthew 11:28-30