Funeral services for Doyce Britt will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 23, 2025 at Mineral Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Tipton, and Rev. Kelly Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Mineral Springs Cemetery under direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.
On May 20, 2025, Doyce Ann Franklin Britt, age 86, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Her life was a testament to faith, devotion, and gentle strength, and her legacy will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.
Born on December 23, 1938, to J.W. (Jake) and Velma Howard Franklin, Doyce lived a life rooted in family, community, and unwavering belief. She was a lifelong member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church, where her faith found its foundation and her heart found fellowship. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 43 years, Max Britt; brothers, J.W. Franklin Jr., and A.M. (Bully) Franklin; brothers-in-laws, Leonard Martin, Ray Britt, Billy Britt, and Douglas Britt; and sisters-in-laws, Betty Franklin and Martha Britt.
Left to honor her memory are her beloved children: Monty Britt (Maureen) and Lesa Wade (Steven); grandchildren, Thomas Britt, Justin Wade (Courtney), and Tracey Wade Murphy (Jason); great-children, Lane Ashby, Cameron Britt, Zaiden Britt, Jay Murphy, and Kaylea Murphy; and great-great-grandson, Bodey Daniels Murphy. She is also survived by her dear sister, Betty Jean Martin; sisters-in-laws, Celeste “Pete” Franklin and Janice Britt; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Doyce had a dedicated career serving the community through her work as a title clerk for several automobile dealerships in the Ruston area and later retired from the Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles after more than 15 years of service. In retirement, her heart for helping others led her to volunteer for many years with the Lincoln General/Northern Louisiana Medical Center Auxiliary, where her kindness was felt by many. She was an avid traveler who found great joy in seeing the country and experiencing life beyond her hometown, always returning with stories, laughter, and memories to share.
Doyce’s life was defined not by grand moments, but by countless quiet acts of faith, service, and love. She was the steady hand, the warm smile, and the compassionate soul who held her family together. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched, the family she nurtured, and the faith she lived daily.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bill Martin, Scott Martin, Philip Martin, Steve Martin, Stacy Martin and Mike Franklin.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Mineral Springs Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you memorials be made to the Mineral Springs Cemetery Fund.
