Doris Joan McElrath

Doris Joan McElrath obituary, Waynesville, NC

Doris Joan McElrath

Doris McElrath Obituary

Visit the Wells Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Canton website to view the full obituary.
Canton – Doris Joan McElrath, 76, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at her residence.
Doris was a veteran having served in the United States Navy.
No formal service is scheduled at this time.
The care of Mrs. McElrath has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes of Canton and an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com
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Wells Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Canton

3715 Asheville Hwy, Canton, NC 28716

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