Doris Edna Wilson, 98, of Washington, died Monday, June 23, 2025 in Southmont Presbyterian Senior Care in Washington. She was born December 18, 1926 in Fitzgerald, Georgia, the daughter of Warren Randolph and Irene Porter Davis.
Doris grew up during the Great Depression in Georgia, where she picked cotton to earn money for school shoes and books. She enjoyed riding horses in her early years. She was proud to be a member of the Civil Air Patrol, a civilian organization supporting the military.
In 1946, she moved north, and never quite got used to the Pennsylvania cold. Doris loved gardening and canning vegetables. She was known for her love of cats.
She retired from the former Pfizer in Eighty Four.
She is survived by her four children, Rick (Beverly) Hamilton of Prosperity, Danny (Genie) Hamilton of Smithfield, Linda (David) Keller of Greensboro, Race (Sally Willoughby) Hamilton of Dallas, Texas; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; brother, Roy Gene Davis of Lake Wales, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Wilson; one sister; two brothers.
Friends will be received on Monday, June 30, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fix Ur Cat, 222 Hall Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.
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