Doris Gilliam Wordell

Doris Gilliam Wordell of Pinson passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

She was born September 11, 1939 to John and Othello Gilliam. She was preceded in death

by her husband Marland Wordell, parents, sisters Ruth Long, Elizabeth Stinson and Helen

Smith, brothers James Gilliam and Malone Gilliam and step-son Brian Wordell.

She is survived by her children, Joel Chatham (Vickie), Mike Chatham (Ellen), Carla

Hintson (Ray) and step-children, Gregg Wordell (Sharron) and Karen Colicchio (Mark).

Between the two, Doris and Marland had 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

Doris (Mom) was a relentless server of others. She always wanted to help, clean, care, and

calm those in need of assistance.

Funeral Services will be Friday, August 29, 2025, First Baptist Church Pinson, 4036 Spring

Street, Pinson, AL 35126, viewing at 10:00 with service to follow at 11:00. There will be no

Graveside Service.

The family would like to express our most sincere gratitude to each of those at Covenant

Place and Covenant Woods of Gardendale who cared for, in any way, and more so, loved

our Mother so deeply.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Gideons International or, if a local option is

preferred, First Baptist Church Pinson.