Doris Hill Caperton, 83, retired teacher’s aide for Santa Fe Unit School, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Alive Hospice-Murfreesboro.
Born October 31, 1938 in Maury County, she was the daughter of the late Malvin Erwin Hill and the late Jewell Baker Hill.
On April 27, 1957, she married Sam Eugene Caperton who preceded her in death on February 16, 2017.
Earlier in life, Mrs. Caperton worked for Gibson’s Department Store, and RevCo, now known as CVS. She was a member of Santa Fe United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Sherry (Venu) Ramanathan of Murfreesboro; son, Zack (Betsy) Caperton of Santa Fe; brother, Dalton Carl Hill of Rockwood; sister-in-law, JoAnn Berry of Columbia; several nieces, nephews, and feline companion, Gracie.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Sharlet Panhalkar officiating. Burial will follow in Santa Fe Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Active pallbearers will be David Hill, Tristan Bond, Jeff Berry, Noah Blackburn, Brandon Hill, Phil Sutherland, and Scotty Stockard. Honorary pallbearers include members of Santa Fe United Methodist Church, friends at Santa Fe School, and CVS co-workers.
The family suggests memorials to Santa Fe Cemetery, c/o Mark and Mimi Priest 3782 Raleigh Beard Road, Santa Fe, TN 38482.
Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.
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