Doris Beshearse age 76 of Smithville passed away Saturday evening, September 2, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 17, 1941 to her parents, the late Schuyler Bedford and Elizabeth Frances Redmon Hendrixson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joe Brown Hendrixson. Doris was a homemaker and member of the Short Mountain Church of God. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 55 years, Jerry Beshearse of Smithville; 3 children, Gary (Rita) Beshearse, Teresa (Darrell) Spencer and Terry (Wanda) Beshearse all of Smithville; 6 grandchildren, Lacey (Daniel) Foutch, Kandy (James) Culbertson, Caleb Spencer, Amber (Ryan) Presley, Josh (April) Hunt and Allie Beshearse; 7 great-grandchildren, Hunter Winne, Lele Gurley, River Hunt, Rylan Presley, Braylyn Hunt, Bentley Hunt and Brian Hunt; 1 sister, Mertie Ann Lawrence of Smithville and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Charles Stanton and Bro. Bernard Houk officiating and burial will follow in Banks Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday 10 AM until 8 PM and Wednesday 9 AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.