Doris Evelyn Cannady

Doris Evelyn Cannady, born Doris Evelyn Walker, passed away on November 2, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She was born on March 27, 1950, in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Doris will be remembered with love by her family and all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Samuel Cannady, Sr.; her parents, William & Doris Walker; and her sister, Ramona Richardson.

She is survived by her sons, James Cannady Jr. and Terry Cannady, and Terry’s wife, Jolene. She also leaves behind her brother, William Walker Jr. and his wife, Lavonia; her sisters, Linda Matthews and her husband, Tim, and Deloris Mangello and her husband, Larry. Doris was also a loving grandmother to Jamie Libby (Robbie), James “Trace” S. Cannady III, Isabella Cannady, and Tjaden Cannady. She was blessed as well with a great-grandchild, Macie James Libby. Her family will hold her memory close and carry her love with them always.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. at Cypress Creek Baptist Church in Garland, located at 1321 Old Fayetteville Road, Garland, North Carolina 28441. 

The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church. 

Burial will take place afterward at Cypress Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 1290 Old Fayetteville Road, Garland, North Carolina 28441.

Doris will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorials can be made in Doris's name to Cypress Creek Baptist Church.