Deborah Doss Obituary
GREENSBORO — Mrs. Deborah Blair Doss, 59, of Greensboro, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012.
Funeral service will be held 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home N. Elm Chapel. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Doss was of the Methodist faith. She was a graduate of Greensboro College and briefly worked as a teacher's aide for Guilford Elementary and then became a full time homemaker. She was an avid reader and enjoyed swimming and needlework. She was preceded in death by her parents, William "Bill" Henry Blair and Bernice Elizabeth Cooke Blair.
Mrs. Doss is survived by her husband of 32 years, Russell Doss, their children, Justin Blair Doss and wife, Melissa of Middlefield, CT , Lauren Blair Doss of Greensboro, sister, Linda Blair Edlin and husband, Dr. Gerald Edlin of Lynchburg, VA, and her dog, Max.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, PO Box 418629, Boston, MA 02241-8629.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.
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Lynda Smith Caffey
February 4, 2012
Russell so sad to hear of your loss..My thoughts for you and your family.
Lynda Smith Caffey
Bill & Jan Jerome
February 2, 2012
Russell, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Kay Holliday
January 24, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lori Ropp
January 24, 2012
God Bless you during this difficult time. Thoughts and Prayers sent your way. The Ropp Family
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Jay Temple
January 24, 2012
Russell, my thoughts are with you and your family in this very difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Debbie's long, painful struggles are finally over and she is at peace.
Roger and Jackie Jones
January 23, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are friends with the Edlins and also have college friends in Greensboro who went to church with the Blairs at Mt. Pisgah. Linda talked of her sister and family often. We are so sorry for your loss.
January 23, 2012
Russell, Justin and Blair,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that she is no longer in pain and in a much better place looking down on you. Stay strong for each other.
Wendy Thomas
Larry Tyrell
January 23, 2012
Russell, Justin and Blair, Debbie has fought the good fight, she has finished the race, and she has kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7) May the memories of her love and happiness bring peace and joy to your hearts during this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Larry and Donna
Debbie Fields
January 23, 2012
Russ, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Emily Wagoner
January 23, 2012
Russell, Thinking of you and your family. I enjoyed meeting Debbie the few times I did at car club meetings. She was a nice woman. I am sorry for your loss. Let us join together to celebrate a life never forgotten. God bless you. Emily Wagoner (Randy's daughter)
Lynne Peer
January 23, 2012
Dear Russell:
So sorry to hear about Debbie and will be keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. My father just passed away in Greensboro in October. Take care of yourself. Lynne Brewer Peer
Missy & Brian Edlin
January 23, 2012
Blessings and peace to the entire family. She was a special lady and will be dearly missed. Love, Brian, Missy & Scott
richard rich
January 23, 2012
dear russell im sorry to hear about debbie. she was a very kind hearted lady. i hope blair and justin will be ok. i miss all of them.
January 22, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. We are friends with Gerald and Linda who spoke so highly of Debbie and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kay and Jimmy Green ,Lynchburg , Va
William Acree
January 22, 2012
So sorry for Debbie's passing. She was the kindest peraon I remember.
CHRIS COLE
January 22, 2012
RUSSELL-SO SORRY TO SEE YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Joe and Connie Masching
January 22, 2012
Russell, we are so saddened by Debbie's passing. Our sympathy and prayers for you and your family.
January 22, 2012
Russell,we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gerald and Tricia Setzer
VICTOR HODGIN
January 22, 2012
RUSSELL SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOST.I KNOW WHAT HOW YOU FEEL I LOST PHYLLIS 4 MONTHS AGO.IT WILL BE HARD AT FIRST THAN IT WILL GET A LITTLE BETTER AS TIME GOES ON.THAT WHAT THEY TELL ME AT THE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP AT THE HOSPICE CENTER. ALSO EVERYONE AT CHURCH SAYS THE SAME THING BUT IT NOT ALWAYS RIGHT. YOU NEED TO TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME.IT WILL BE HARD AT FIRST BUT ALL GOT TO DO IS ONE DAY AT A TIME LIKE I DO.ALL YOU NEED TO THINK OF NOW SHE IS NOT IN PAIN ANYMORE AND SHE IS WITH THE LORD NOW AS SHE WILL BE LOOKED AFTER TILL YOU SEE HER AGAIN.YOUR FRIEND . VAN HODGIN TO
angela turner
January 22, 2012
russell, i am so sorry..you were both very dear to my parents..and its only been 4 months since my mother passed..i dont understand any of this..i give you and your children much strength..yall have always been dear to my family..I LOVE YOU
MIKE MYERS
January 22, 2012
Russell, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From all your racing buddies from Bristol, Mike Myers and Jim Poe
Tommy Kontoulas
January 22, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Patricia Shields
January 21, 2012
Russell, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I know you and your children have a tight bond and will give the other strength in the days to come.
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