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Doris Stanley Obituary
She was born April 21, 1927, in Meadville, NE, the daughter of Richard M. and Neva (Wolfe) Whiting. On March 22, 1969 in Sedalia, MO, she married William "Willy" Leander Stanley who preceded her in death on April 25, 2001.
Doris graduated from high school in Mountain Home, AR. She worked for Lamy Manufacturing Company for 20 years until 1968 and then Bothwell Regional Health Center for 22 years retiring in 1992. Doris enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and making homemade greeting cards for anyone she knew.
Survivors include two daughters, Micki Williams (Donald) of Sedalia, MO, Karen Gamber (Tracey) of Stover, MO; seven grandchildren, Stacey Brodersen, Kelly Cline, Dale Williams, Jason Knox, Amanda Moore, Tobi Chambers, and Brian Gamber; 19 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to both of her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Larry Knox and one brother, Dale Whiting.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2019, at Heckart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Entombment will follow at the Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Casket bearers will be Dale Williams, Bennett Brodersen, Craig Cline, Michael Chambers, Shane Chambers, and Dylan Lynde.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Memories and Condolences
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Becky Doll
August 26, 2019
So sorry to hear about Doris....My mother(Joyce Kranz) passed in March...She worked with her back in the day at Bothwell, and considered her a good friend for many years, even though they lost touch.
DeLores Janis
August 20, 2019
Sympathy and prayers for family. Amazing woman my folks always enjoyed visiting with she and her husband.
Ruth Elliott
August 19, 2019
So sorry for your loss.I worked with her at the hosp.for many years.Great person.She will be missed.
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