Doris Shepherd Kalenian
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She has joined her husband, Arsene Kalenian, parents Perry N. Shepherd and Effie Gaddy Shepherd, brothers H.B. Shepherd and H.A. Shepherd and sisters Louise Shepherd Clem, Daisy Shepherd Horne, Annie Shepherd Hyde and Sarah Shepherd Taylor.
Surviving her is her sister, Ruby Nell Shepherd Morris; daughter, Rose Anne Kalenian; son, Robert A. Kalenian (Cindy) and daughter Regina Kalenian Cardwell (Bill); grandson, Christopher R. Kalenian (Amanda); granddaughter, Erin Cardwell Kirby (Troy) and great grandchildren, Taylor Kalenian, Romie Kalenian Presnell (Corey), Amelia Kalenian and numerous nieces and nephews.
Doris was born in Thomas County, GA on August 20, 1924. She married the love of her life, Arsene, on July 5, 1944 in the First Baptist Church of Norman Park, GA.
She resided in Troy NY, Moultrie, GA, Hickory NC, Warner Robbins, GA, Conover, NC and Hardy, VA. While in Conover, she attended Woodlawn Baptist Church and North Newton Baptist Church.
Interesting facts about Doris, she worked in an ammunition plant in Macon GA during WWII and drove the streets of Conover until she turned 98 years old. Her favorite hymn was "Living for Jesus".
The family will receive friends and acquaintances at a memorial service to be conducted at Woodlawn Baptist Church on Sunday, October 19, 2025 with receiving at 1:30 p.m. followed by the service at 2:00 p.m.
Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
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