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Doris Wells Obituary

WELLS Doris R. Wells, 81, born in Charleston, SC, was called home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2012. Doris resided in Worthington, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents Sidney and Ruth (Ballard) Shorter, sisters Elizabeth Barksdale and Naomi Shorter, brother Sidney Shorter, son Kenneth Higgins. She leaves to cherish her memory son, Steven (Charlissa) Wells; granddaughters, Chavala (Joshua) Tweedy and DelVonna Wells; great grandson, Jacob Tweedy; nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2012 in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street, where the family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the start of service. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 21 to Sep. 26, 2012.

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MORRIS AUSTIN

September 26, 2012

ITO THE FAMILY I AM SENTING HEART FEEL SYMPHTY .FROM MORRIS AUSTIN /FRACAS SNOWDEN MARTIN CALL ME 1512 9268226Begin your Guest Book entry here.

Rita Nzingha

September 25, 2012

Steve,

Your mother was always one of the most positive human beings I've ever known. My deepest sympathy at her transition.

September 25, 2012

Only fond memories of working with Ms Wells at Mission.
Sandi

September 25, 2012

WE SPENT MANY EVENINGS SITTING AROUND TALKING AND LAUGHING,OH HOW SWEET IT WAS TO BAKE CAKES FOR ME AND THE BOYS, STEVE YOUR MOM WAS A ANGEL REST IN PEACE THOMASINA KENNETH CURTIS BROWNLEE

Larry Manter Manter

September 25, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

stephanie Tolliver

September 25, 2012

I'm so sorry about your loss. I will keep you and your family in Prayer.(fellow co- worker)

orma Lyles

September 24, 2012

hello
steve
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was a very sweet person and spoke her mind. I miss your brother, Ken, also. We had a lot of laughs during both our mothers illness.
Orma Lyles Buie, East End.

September 24, 2012

Sorry for your lost. May you find comfort in knowing she is in our fathers house; no more pain or suffering, she is resting in peace. I've known Doris,from the neighborhood, and working with her at the hospital most of my life, keeping you in my prayers. Bonita Crenshaw,Asheville,N.C.

Bobby Jones

September 23, 2012

Sorry to hear of the lost of your mother.She was agreat friend to me when i came to Asheville not knowing anyone.My GOD be with you at thls time

BOBBY JONES
ATLANTA,GA.

September 23, 2012

Sorry to hear of the passsing of your mother she was such a sweet lady.Shirley Brownlee Johnson

September 23, 2012

I remember working at the hospital with you were a joy to work with You kept everbody happy and laughing rest in peace my prayers are with your family. Shirley Owenby.

priscilla fleming

September 23, 2012

She was a blessing to our family when we were growing up. Our prayers go out to the family.

September 23, 2012

rest in peace you will never be forgotten thomasina brownlee asheville n.c.

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