Shirley A. Doss

Shirley Ann Doss, 76, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Daughter of the late Dallas and Maxine Neal Allbright, Shirley was born on November 15, 1949 in Gallipolis, Ohio. She graduated from Southwestern High School in the Class of 1967 and completed her undergraduate studies at Rio Grande College before going on to earn a Master of Reading from WVU and a Master of Administration from the University of Dayton. She worked for the Gallia County Local School District, serving as the principal of Vinton and Bidwell Elementaries prior to retirement. She also served as the former executive director of the Gallia County Council on Aging and was part of the American Legion Post 23 Ladies Auxiliary. In her free time, Shirley found enjoyment in traveling and working on stained glass.

Shirley is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, James M. "Jim" Doss of Gallipolis, Ohio; a daughter, Patricia Kay Doss of Texas; a sister, Kay Allbright of Gallipolis, Ohio; nephews, Jimmy and Jonathan Allbright, as well as their families; and a niece, Joanna Chapman and her family. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by a brother, James Allbright and sister-in-law, Alice Allbright.

The funeral service for Shirley will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Harold Benson officiating. Friends and family may be received from 5:00 p.m. until time of services on Monday.