Biography

Doris (Smith) Adkisson was born on November 18, 1932 in Louisiana. She was the mother of Jackie Adkisson, Kevin, David, Kerry, Mike and Chris Von Erich. The Von Erich boys were professional wrestlers who wrestled for their father, Fritz Von Erich's promotion, World Class Championship Wrestling.(1972). All she ever wanted was a normal, quiet life and for her boys to know that home would always be there. She supported them always and even appeared on the program on occasion, always reluctantly. She and the family were greatly loved by the fans of the show and the people of Texas where the regional promotion was located. She died on October 23, 2015 in Kapaa, Hawaii, USA.
- IMDb mini biography by: Kris Spencer