In Loving Memory of Doris Rakes Arrington (November 26, 1947– December 25, 2024)
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother and grandmother, Doris Rakes Arrington, on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the age of 77. Doris was described as the leader of her friend group, beloved by her friends and neighbors, known for hosting weekly game nights. Doris was also a cherished member of the Florence Lauderdale Public Library book club, where her thoughtful contributions sparked many lively discussions. Her love of books and reading was a constant throughout her life, always exploring new stories and learning from every page. Doris is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lenna Rakes of Lakeland, Florida, and her husband of 50 years, William Sidney “Billy” Arrington III of Winter Haven, Florida. She is survived by her son, William Sidney “Sid” Arrington IV (Teresa); grandchildren, Amanda Michele Arrington of Sheffield, Alabama, and Caleb Anthony Arrington of Florence, Alabama; and her brother, Maurice Rakes (Andrea) of Tampa, Florida. A reception in memory of Doris will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Greenview Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Florence Lauderdale Animal Shelter (3240 Roberson Rd., Florence, AL 35630) or the Helen Keller Public Library (511 N. Main St., Tuscumbia, AL 35674), where her granddaughter serves as Assistant Director—two causes dear to Doris’s heart.
