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Doris A. Butcher, 78 of Bedford, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at her residence. She was born November 29, 1946 in Swords Creek, VA, a daughter of the late William Miller and Hazel Dye Miller. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Billie McGraw.
Doris was retired after 40 years in the insurance industry and was a member of the Durham Association of Insurance Women and attended Thaxton Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, James P. Butcher; her daughter, Kim Tolley (Don); a sister, Judy Ferguson; her grandchildren Ryan Tolley & Morgan Tolley.
The family will receive friends beginning at 1 PM on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford and a funeral service will follow at 2 PM in the chapel with Rev. Ethan Strickler officiating. Interment will be in the Thaxton Baptist Church Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
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Doris A. Butcher, 78 of Bedford, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at her residence. She was born November 29, 1946 in Swords Creek, VA, a daughter of the late William Miller and Hazel Dye Miller. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Billie McGraw.
Doris was retired after 40 years in th