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Doris Greathead Obituary
February 7, 1911 - October 13, 2010
Doris was a member of Westwood United Methodist Church for 70 years and sang in the church choir for 50 years.
After graduating from USC, she married her beloved husband, James W. Greathead, in 1932. Doris spent her lifetime generously serving others through volunteer activities including PTA President, 8 years with Meals on Wheels, 47 years as a Red Cross Gray Lady at Veterans Hospital West LA and 80 years as an active member of PEO.
She is survived by her loving family including her son Bill Greathead, daughter-in-law Leslee, two grandchildren Ashley and Taylor, granddaughter-in-law Rifka, and great-grandson Cole.
A service celebrating Doris's life will be held at 2PM, Sunday, October 24, 2010 at the Westwood Methodist Church with reception following.
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Gwenndolynne Parrish
October 25, 2010
To the family and friends of Doris Greathead~
We will miss her dearly. She was a wonderful person. May you find peace and comfort knowing that she is now with Jim again smiling down on us all.
October 25, 2010
To the family and friends of Doris Greathead~
We will miss her cheerfulness and the light that shined through her eyes. She has gone home to be with Jim. May she now be at peace.
Gwenndolynne Parrish
Gwenndolynne Parrish
October 25, 2010
To the Family of Doris Greathead~
I will miss her cheerfulness and the spark of live that she had. May you find peace and comfort knowing that she is now back home with Jim. She will forever be in my heart.
Gwenndolynne Parrish
American Red Cross
October 24, 2010
My condolences to the family and friends of Doris Greathead
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