Doris Arnell Long Tullis

February 8, 2014

Mrs. Doris Arnell (Long) Tullis, 86, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014, in Century.

Mrs. Tullis was born in Wallace, AL, on March 5, 1927, and resided in Flomaton most all of her life.

Mrs. Tullis was a retired banker serving 38 years with the Escambia County Bank in Flomaton. At the time of her retirement in March of 1992, Mrs. Tullis held the position of vice president and head cashier and served on the board of directors. She enjoyed her work, enjoyed meeting the public, and always was willing and able to assist her customers.

She was also a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Flomaton.

Mrs. Tullis was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse L. Tullis; her parents, Mack B. Long and Minne L. (Barnett) Long; three brothers, John William “Johnny” Long, Samuel Harvey “Bo” Long and Billy Ray “Piggy” Long; and one sister, Willodean (Long) Johnson.

Mrs. Tullis is survived by two sons, Joffrey N. (Karen) Tullis and Ronald R. (Donna) Tullis, both of Flomaton; one stepson, Dent L. (Margie) Tullis of Panama City; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday, February 9, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 10, 2014, at 11 a.m. from the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Dr. Jerry Keese and Rev. Dustin Stockstill officiating.

Interment will follow at the Flomaton Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be her nephews, Daniel Moore, Darrell Moore, Donnie Moore, James E. Parker, Stephen Long and John David Long.

Honorary pallbearer will be her nephew, Gary Dwayne Long.

Alternate pallbearers will be Roger Adkinson and Larry White.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.

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  1. Laura & Eddie Cook on February 17th, 2014 12:36 am

    Joffrey : Sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Found out too late to visit but you are special and we will be praying for you during this time. We have both been there and know how you feel. You can never replace Mother. Laura and Eddie Cook

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