Doris Youngblood Owens, 79

Doris Youngblood Owens, 79, of Fairview, NC, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Fleshers of Fairview Health and Retirement Center. She was born on February 12, 1936 to the late Tom and Daisy Bell Corn Youngblood. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Warren Owens on April 1, 2009.

She is survived by her daughters, Mendy Branks and her husband, Gary, of Fletcher, and Jan Allen and her husband, Ray, of Summerfield, NC; a son, Jimmy Owens and his wife, Lisa, of Hendersonville; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will be at 4:00 PM on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Shepherds Church Street Chapel with the Rev. Phillip Youngblood officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private at a later date.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.