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Doris Acree Obituary
ACREE, 89
Homemaker/Artist
LAKE WALES - Doris Emily Acree, of Lake Wales Florida passed away due to heart failure on February 11, 2010 at her daughter, Tammie Conner's home in Lake Wales, Florida. She was 89.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel O. Acree of Lake Wales; daughter, Wyvetta Bolden Hogan; two great grandchildren, Tristen and Colby Arey; two brothers, Horace Davis of Live Oak, FL and John Davis of Waverly, FL; sister, Vivian Tomberlin.
Ms. Acree is survived by three daughters, Darlene Kirchman of Belle Glade, FL, Sammie Candullo of Ocala, FL and Tammie Conner of Lake Wales; brother, Herman Davis of Lake Wales and sister-in law Vinnie Davis of Lake Wales and sister-in-law Ordee Acree of Lake Wales; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 115 South Missouri Avenue, Suite 500, Lakeland, Florida 33815.
Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM, Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 3:00 PM until service time. Interment will follow at the Lake Wales Cemetery.
The family would like to express their love and gratitude to the Good Shepherd Hospice (Poppy Team of Bartow, FL) and Nurse Michelle and CNA Camille Esmie.
Condolences may be sent to the family and the webcast of the service can be viewed at
www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com.
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Janie Brackin
February 13, 2010
Mrs. Acree was a wonderful lady and friend. I enjoyed the Christian fellowship of Mr. & Mrs. Sam Acree at church for many years. My sincere sympathy to her dear Family. Sincerely, Janie Brackin
Nancy McKee-Huntt
February 12, 2010
Tammie,
I am so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. I know how hard it is to bid farewell to one's loving and precious Mother. I pray that your precious and heartfelt memories will ease the sting of your loss.
Martha Edwards
February 12, 2010
Tammie and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, she was a very sweet and lovely lady. I know that she will be missed, but we know now that she is no longer in pain nor suffering. She is walking with God! My prayers go out to you and your family.
February 12, 2010
Tammy,. so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Shirley Conner Helm
Kay Whitlock Gravley
February 12, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss.. Ms. Doris is definitely in a better place and with her loved ones there. She will truly be missed by my mother Carol who loved her dearly.
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