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Doris graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1940. She was employed as a Lyon County appraiser in Emporia, Kansas, for eleven years. Previous to that she was an assistant manager at the Hallmark card and gift shop. Doris was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a member of Capital Region Medical Center Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary and had served in many capacities as a volunteer for the Red Cross. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Delta Chapter.
She is survived by one son, David A Holdeman of Chicago, Illinois.; one daughter, Teri E. Formney of Phoenix, Arizona; one sister, Carol J. Rudroff of Jefferson City, Missouri; three grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Dorothy Marshall, June Ramsey, and Norma Woodson; her brother, Charles O. Atkisson.
A private burial will be held for family.
Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 W. Main St.; Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com
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