Age 92
Dorcas Reilly, creator of the green bean casserole recipe found on millions of family tables during Thanksgiving, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, in Camden, N.J., after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 92. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
Every year, on Thanksgiving, I always prepare Dorcus's green bean casserole to honor her. I even talk about her life at the dinner table. She will live on forever in our hearts and Thanksgiving dinner.
Rick Gould
November 26, 2025 | Overland Park, KS
Friend
August 14, 2025 | Friend
Everybody in Rillton PA loved your green bean casserole!
November 08, 2023
Your recipes were the best!
Victor Mercado
October 30, 2020 | Acquaintance
Her loss is very saddening for many. She brought lots of tastebuds to life with her wonderful creation, greenbean casserole, and she was a lovely person. At Job 33:25, it promises that elderly ones will return to the days of their youthful vigor, which, considering the hardships that old age brings, will be beneficial. I hope her family is comforted by these words.
Brooke
December 27, 2018 | Chicago
As newlyweds in 1979, we went to my husband's aunt & uncle's home in Texas for a visit and she served the most wonderful green bean casserole! I had never heard of it before and we all loved it! Now, I serve it at every special occasion and everyone loves it. My condolences to the family on the loss of a dear lady who has brought so much joy to many people on so many occasions.
LC
November 21, 2018 | TN
Thank you Doris for your green bean casserole which so many love. May God comfort the family to know that you will see your dear loved on again. Psalms 116:15.
PAULA K.
November 19, 2018 | Chicago, IL
My condolences to all her love ones. May happy memories and comforting scriptures from the Bible bring peace during this time of sorrow. BM
November 15, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
mb
November 09, 2018
