Photo courtesy of Foster-Warne Funeral Home - Collingswood
Collingswood, New Jersey
Oct 28, 1938 – Mar 12, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Doris Ann Ackerson, age 79, of Philadelphia, PA announces her passing.
She was predeceased by her mother, Doris Leone, her father, John W. Ackerson and a niece, Amber Harrison.
Doris is survived by her siblings: Dorothy Harrison, John L. Ackerson, James D. Ackerson, Jennifer W. Ackerson-Nola and Philip Nola.
She is also survived by her nieces and nephews: Sherry Ackerson-Andrew and Marc Andrew, Holly Steele and Stephen Frye, Tanya Harrison, Danny, Samantha, Alexa Ackerson, Ryan, Myles Ackerson, Machey and Pongo Ackerson-Nola; and great nieces and great nephews: Ian Andrew, Zachary Steele, Summer, Eli, Brenda, Josie, Ruby-Jane Steele, Annabelle, Van-Anthony Harrison; and great, great niece and nephew: Kira-Mae and Noah.
Doris was a lifelong Philadelphia resident, enjoying an independent life in the Center City/Rittenhouse Square area. She was employed as a legal secretary for most of her career. She mostly enjoyed spending time and caring for her family. She loved Mint Juleps and would comment "I looooove it" when finding a new restaurant, doll, delicacy or memento. She was an avid collector of dolls and had the most beautiful museum-like apartment in Philadelphia.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday 10 to 11:30 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM. Interment Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, NJ.
Always in our hearts Love , your nieces Sherry , Holly , Robin and Tonya xo, xo, xo
Always in our hearts Love , Your nieces Sherry, Holly , Robin and Tonya xo,xo,xo
( also ) Amber with you in heaven xo .
Holly Steele
May 30, 2022 | Independence, KY | Family
I looooove you sister and miss you dearly! We spent great, fun, quality time together! You are Forever in my ❤! RIP sweet lady!
Jennifer Ackerson-Nola
March 30, 2018 | Farmingdale, NY
Doris Ann ; The greatest Aunt in the whole wide world ! Love ,
Holly Steele
March 17, 2018 | Independence Kentucky
My heartfelt sympathies to the family during this difficult time...May your fondest memories bring you joy and may prayers to the God of all comfort strengthen you.
He promises, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. I am healing you."
(2 Kings 20:5)
J W
March 15, 2018 | United States
I will miss you tremendously,we had a lot of good times together. I think Stuff-A-Bagel should rename the #5 in your honor. May you Rest In Peace ,love Philip ( your favorite brother in law)♥
Philip Nola
March 13, 2018 | Farmingdale, NY
Your beautiful smile and aura will always be present. God bless you Doris.
Kim Foley
March 13, 2018 | Smithtown, NY
Hi Doris Ann! So glad you are no longer suffering, any pain is over. I so enjoyed and miss the times we spent together. Treasure hunting at yardsales and thrift shops, then, a meal out, was the best. I'm deeply saddened that our families were split apart, so glad to have found one another and spend the few good years, that we did, together. You introduced me to things I'd never been around or experienced before, what good fun. Thank you for remembering Steve and our boys, on their...
Annette Kissell-Nestler
March 13, 2018 | Villas, NJ