Doris Virginia “Ginger” (Atchison) Mallory, 91, of Belle Rive, IL passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at her home in Belle Rive.  Doris was born September 28, 1933 on 9th Street in Belle Rive at her Grandma & Grandpa Smith’s house, to her parents Nacie & Wilma Atchison.  She married Dorris “Bub” Mallory on February 26, 1954 at the Belle Rive Missionary Baptist Church by Bro. Dorris (who was the Pastor of the Church at that time).  Dorris “Bub” Mallory preceded her in death on October 30, 2007.

Doris accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and was a faithful member of Belle Rive Missionary Baptist Church, serving as custodian for several years and coordinator (along with her husband Bub) for many American Red Cross blood drives held at the church.

She was a graduate of Mt. Vernon Township High School.  Her first job at the age of 15 was working at Cole’s Grocery Store on the corner of 9th & Main in Belle Rive.  After graduating High School, she began working for Commercial Credit.  In 1967 the Village President, Mr. Ellis, asked her if she would be interested in working for the village of Belle Rive Gas Company, and was hired.  During her tenure working for the Village, The Belle Rive Water System and Belle Rive Sewer System was built – serving nearly 900 customers in our area.  She retired at the age of 90 (after 56 years of employment) and also served as Village Clerk for 50 years, which was an elected position.  She enjoyed her work meeting many customers, co-workers, and friends while serving the Belle Rive Community.

Doris is survived by her daughter Lawanda Faith (Anthony “Tony”) Huggins of Belle Rive, granddaughter Malora Faith Huggins of Evansville, IN; nieces-in-law: Lena Blackburn of Hollister, CA; Ginny (Bob) Mahrer of Santa Cruz, CA; Joan (Mark) Alder of Colorado Springs, CO; and Twila Gay Wolfe; nephews-in-law: Jeff (Nancy) Mallory of Sacramento, CA and Gary Showalter Sr.; special friends: Rod (Debbie) Pengelley of The Villages, Fl and Steve Gustafson of Valley Park, MO; along with many Church & Village friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dorris “Bub” Mallory, her parents Nacie & Wilma Atchison, sister Norma Alene Tennyson, brother-in-law Ronald Tennyson, brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law: Charlie & Fumiko Mallory, Robert & Stella Mallory, and Nell Gay Butler; nephews-in-law: Terry Gay, Ralph Mallory, and Bill Gay; and special friend Faye “Grams” Bourland.

Funeral services for Doris Virginia “Ginger” (Atchison) Mallory will be held at 10:00 a.m on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the Belle Rive Missionary Baptist Church in Belle Rive, IL with Rev. Richard McCormick officiating.  Evening visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14 at the church.  Interment will follow the funeral service on Tuesday at the Flint Belle Rive Cemetery in Belle Rive.

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