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CAROL FEKETE DORRIS (Age 56)  
Of Alexandria, VA passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014. She was born June 26, 1957 in Tonawanda, NY and grew up in Monroeville, PA. Mrs. Dorris was a graduate of Penn State University and she received her Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law. She spent the majority of her career advocating for victims' law. She also was actively involved in her community and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Fekete. She is survived by her husband, Greg Dorris; children, Luke Dorris, Amanda Dorris, and Courtland Dorris; mother, Nancy Fekete; sister, Karen Frye and husband Barry; niece, Jordan Frye Greene; nephew, Brett Frye and wife Trinity; and great-niece, Harper Greene. Carol will have a memorial service on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2911 Cameron Mills Rd., Alexandria, VA 22302, (703) 549-5500. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Carol Dorris Memorial Fund, at 2911 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22302, 703-549-5500, www.trinityalexandria.org. Express condolences or share a special memory at www.whitleygarner.com.

Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 12, 2014.
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Greg, Karen, Aunt Nancy and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you and help you in the days ahead.

Bill and Diane Tasker

January 18, 2014

Greg, All of us at ITR LLC are sad to hear of your loss. Grace and peace to you and your family.

Lisa Tenore

January 17, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Ps. 34:17, 18 ~ Kim

January 16, 2014

So for your loss Mark! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers God Bless You

Robyn Barkley

January 14, 2014

I am sorry for your family's loss. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Amy Blumhardt

January 14, 2014

Mark, So sorry for the loss of your beloved cousin. My heart goes out to the family. May God help you through this pain in only a way he can. God Bless you all.

January 14, 2014

I'm sorry to hear of the lost of your dear love one. May the God of tender mercies and comfort bring you much comfort during your grievous period.

January 13, 2014

I am so sorry to hear this. She was my age. She was so nice and consoling to me at my moms funeral, which was only two years ago...My condolences to the entire family..

January 13, 2014

I was so sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathies.

Karen Coda

January 13, 2014

So very sorry to hear of Carol Ann's passing. I pray that you are comforted in this very sad time.

Ilona Fekete-McGlaughlin

January 12, 2014

I pray that the love of both family and friends will carry you through this time of sorrow. Carol was a wonderful woman and a great friend.

Irene Reynolds-Fisher

January 12, 2014

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