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Doris Cole Obituary
Lansing - Doris Marie Cole, age 91, of Lansing, Michigan passed away on Saturday Aug. 3, 2019.
Doris was born in Lansing on June 22, 1928 to George and Ada (Walters) Porterfield. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wesley Porterfield; sister-in-law, Doris Porterfield and daughter, Judy Cole. Doris is survived by her husband of 67 years, Harold Cole; daughter, JoAnn (Dan) Isham; sons, Craig (Gloria) Cole, and Curtis (Cheryl) Cole, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Doris was a life-long resident of Lansing. She held many secretarial positions including, most proudly working for the Mackinac Bridge Authority during the building process. Her most beloved role was raising her 4 children and then caring for dozens of foster children.
Funeral service for Doris will take place 11:00 AM Wednesday Aug. 7 at Central Free Methodist Church, 828 N. Washington Ave, Lansing with visitation one hour prior to the service. The family will also receive visitors Tuesday Aug. 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing.
Memorial contributions in honor of Doris may be made to Central Free Methodist Church. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grlansing.com for the Cole family.
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Bob McLachlan
August 7, 2019
Our prayers and thoughts with the family at this time her journey on earth was a great one.
Janice Bertram
August 5, 2019
I grew up as a next-door neighbor child to the Porterfields. Doris was an adult, and she was always friendly and always had a smile for me. I thought she was a kind soul..kids know these things. I remember when Harold came home from Korea, and how happy she was. She also allowed me, as a five year old, to push baby Judy around in her stroller, which made me feel very important. It was a privilege to know her, and she had a positive influence on my childhood. I will never forget her. My deep condolences to Doris's family and friends.
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