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Doris Heffron Obituary
Doris May Heffron, 92, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 27, 2025, in Middletown, Ohio.
Born on May 5, 1932, in Middletown, Doris was the daughter of Howard L. and Alma Nichols Johnson. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1950 and went on to earn her nursing degree. Doris dedicated over 15 years of service as a registered nurse at Middletown Hospital.
On July 28, 1951, she married Donald G. Heffron at the First Baptist Church of Middletown. They shared more than fifty years of marriage until Don's passing. Together they raised three children: Gregory Heffron (Sara); Phillip Heffron (Sharon); and Cynthia Heffron (Vincent).
Beyond her nursing career, Doris was a devoted homemaker and worked as a teacher at Butler Tech and as a travel agent. She and Don traveled extensively throughout their life, creating lasting memories.
She is remembered by her children; grandchildren Stephen Heffron, Allison McGucken (Sarah), Abby Carter (Cole), Alexander McGucken (Sam), and Erin Schmeltz (Phillip); her six great-grandchildren, and her brother Howard L. Johnson Jr. (Marilyn).
She was preceded in death by her husband; brother Omer Johnson; sister-in-law Helen Johnson; sister Ida Louise Price; and brother-in-law James B. Price.
A celebration of life will take place Saturday, June 21 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at Spring Hill Church of Christ, 2021 Brell Drive, Middletown, OH.
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Irene Valen Zalants
May 29, 2025
Sending my love and prayers to all of you. Karen Drive memories are overwhelming me as I read your beautiful Moms obituary.
She always had a fantastic smile and a sweet personality. May you all find peace in your memories. xoxo Irene Valen Zalants
Natalie Kidd
April 14, 2025
I could not be more grateful to have had my my smart and sassy great aunt in my girl squad for all these years. What a great privilege and what fun we've had! I'll love you and miss you for the rest of my life, but will always carry you with me. XOXO - Y.F.G.N
Carol Peck
April 11, 2025
Reading about my parent's dear friend Doris brought back so many memories.
My parents were Vic and Ginny LeRoy.
Doris was always so much fun and she loved to play golf with my mom at Wildwood Country Club. She and Don spent a lot of time on my mom and dad´s
back porch when all of us would come to Ohio to visit . I am sending my love to Doris´s family. I know she is now reunited with Don in heaven and my mom and dad. Love, Carol Peck
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