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Doris Graham Obituary

Doris Marie Graham Lansing Born, May 11, 1925 to Floyd and Ruby Kilgore in Bevier, Missouri. She passed away December 27, 2010 at the age of 85. Doris worked 25 years as the secretary of Mayflower Congregational Church and 30 years for Ernst and Young as an Executive Secretary. Doris enjoyed bowling, golf and loved sewing, knitting and family gatherings with her son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Anyone that knew her knew that she was the "macaroni and cheese" queen. She is survived by her son, Terry D. (Sharon) Graham of Lansing; grandchildren, Ryan (Marcie) and Michael (Amy) Graham; great-grandchildren, Tieson, Tieler, Trace, and Jaxson Graham. A funeral service will be held Thursday, December 30th at 11:00 a.m. at Mayflower Congregational Church, 2901 W. Mt. Hope Ave, Lansing with Rev. Dr. Rick Martin. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 29th, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. Those desiring may make contributions to Mayflower Congregational Church, 2901 W. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing, MI 48911, in memory of Doris. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing. Please visit www.gorslineruncimaneastlansing.com for online condolences.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Dec. 28, 2010.

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Ken & Linda Pangborn

December 31, 2010

Terry, Sharon and family: We wish we could have been there with you. Your mom was such a sweet lady. Cherish the memories and she will be in your heart forever. We will see you soon.
Love
Ken & Linda Pangborn

JACK OTTO

December 30, 2010

DORIS WAS ONE DAY SHORT OF A YEAR OLDER THAN ME! SHE WAS THE BEST SECRETARY I EVER HAD - FROM THE TIME I WAS MADE MANAGER OF THE LANSING OFFICE OF E&Y UNTIL I TRANSFERRED TO DETROIT IN 1962. ONE GREAT LADY WILL BE MISSED! JACK OTTO

Sue Yaeger

December 29, 2010

She was a good friend of my Mother's. She was a very kind lady and was always willing to help others. I'm glad I got to know her. Blanche's daughter, Sue Yaeger

December 29, 2010

She was a good friend of my Mother's. She was a very kind lady and was always willing to help others. I'm glad I got to know her. Blanche's daughter, Sue Yaeger

Liddy Johnson

December 29, 2010

Terry and Sharon,

We're thinking of you with sympathy and love. I know it's been a long haul. Our hearts go out to you.
Love, Tom & Liddy

diane curtis

December 29, 2010

my name is diane and i work in the pharmacy at rite aid at cedar and greenlawn where doris was a frequent customer, she always had a smile every time she came in. she will be missed, my condolences to the family in their time of grief.

Cozette Oxley

December 28, 2010

God bless your soul my beloved Doris. Earth's loss is heaven's gain. Love you ALWAYS! Cozette

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