DORIS J. REILLY
Of Bethesda, MD, (1929-2021), passed peacefully on October 10, 2021. Beloved wife of James T "Miggs" Reilly(deceased), loving mother of Kevin (Dora), Mary Anne (Bill), Kathy (Kenny), Patty (Michael) and Jim (Agnes). Grandmother to Kevin, Ronnie, Randy, Shirley, Liam, Ian, Kevin, Kelsey, Johnny and Colie, and great-grandmother to 14. Born in Staten Island, NY, daughter of Thomas and Helen Coghlan, sister to Kenneth Coghlan (deceased). Doris received a teaching degree from Trinity College where she also met and married Miggs. Together they raised a family, while Doris taught piano privately, and substitute taught in local schools. A born cheerleader with an infectious smile, she brought happiness and joy to everyone she encountered. She will be deeply missed by all for her unconditional love, humor, and a spirit forever young at-heart. On Thursday, October 28, visitation will be at 10 a.m., followed by a mass at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD.
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