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Doris Sweeney Obituary
February 12, 1943 - June 22, 2022
Doris Ann Palmer Sweeney, of Salem, Virginia, lost her ten-year battle with Parkinson's Disease, but entered into heaven on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
Doris was born in Montgomery County, Virginia, to Archiebald and Nanniebell Palmer. She graduated from William Fleming High School, attended Virginia Western Community College, and retired from Rish Equipment in Salem, Virginia. Doris was a strong and independent woman. She loved animals and traveling, especially to Arizona, and had a wonderful sense of humor. Doris was predeceased by her parents, a brother, Lonnie Palmer; her former husband, Gregory Y. Musselman; and a niece, Sandy Palmer.
She leaves behind a daughter, Tammy (Avery) Blankenship of Bluffton, S.C.; son, Michael (Debra) Sweeney of New Castle, VA; granddaughters, Sara Sell (Brad Cason) of Redmond, Ore., Tiffany Sweeney of Salem, Va., and Melissa (Skyler) Minnick of Radford, Va.; great-granddaughter, June Cason of Redmond, Ore.; brother, Edward R. (Margaret) Palmer of Chandler, Ariz.; niece and nephew, Cindy Herst and Ron Palmer of Arizona; good friends, Linda Heninger and Sara Moran of Salem, Va.; and former husband and friend, Ed Sweeney of Salem, Va.
A visitation will be held at Riverside Church, 1920 Lucas Street, Salem, Virginia from12 until 1 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2022, followed by a memorial service led by Pastor Brian Gordon starting at 1:30 p.m.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of the Joseph C. Thomas Center in Salem and to the Good Samaritan Hospice for their wonderful support and care.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Doris's memory to Good Samaritan, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018, online at GoodSam.care, or The Animal Enrichment Program at the NC Zoo, 4403 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205. Arrangements entrusted to Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
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Arlene Carter
June 28, 2022
Tammy, Avery, Margaret and Ed:
Sending deepest sympathy to each of you as well as the entire family.
Have been wondering about Doris for some time and even had her birthday listed on my calendar for last 3 years with thoughts of our good times. The highlight was when she invited me to Arizona for a week with her family. Margaret and Ed, you were so gracious and you drove us all over Arizona for which I reminisce often. Tammy, I worked with you at glrm downtown when you worked with Karen. I met Doris through pwp but lost touch after she met Greg. I will always remember her and our good times together. Rest in peace dear friend.
Lorri Martin Quesenberry
June 26, 2022
My deepest condolence to Aunt Doris's family. She was a beautiful and strong woman with a heart of gold. Rest in Peace Aunt Doris with the angels.
Josie Bishop
June 26, 2022
So many memories of this cousin who was often like a bonus sister.
Making mud pies in her back yard, Sunday afternoons visiting the grandparents, then growing up and raising children and supporting each other through divorces. New marriages took us in new directions, but always knowing we could count on each other. My world tilted toward smiles and laughter when I was with her and my heart definitely broke a little....ok, a lot!....when she passed. We will talk about it on that sweet day when we are together again .
Carla Hall
June 25, 2022
Doris will ne missed by so many she always had a smile for me when I'd come into work
Fly high pretty lady
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