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Doris Lemons Obituary

PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- Doris Lemons, 86, of Pittsfield, died Monday (May 23, 2011) in Illini Hospital in Pittsfield.

Doris was born July 8, 1924, in Pittsfield, a daughter of Lyndell and Freda Heavner Troutner. She married Bill H. Lemons Jan. 12, 1945, in Springfield; and he died Feb. 23, 1990.

Mrs. Lemons was a secretary for the Pittsfield school board, then worked as a transcriptionist for Dr. William Kraybill. She, along with her husband, owned and operated Lemons IGA in Pittsfield for many years before retirement. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Pittsfield and the Harley Owners Group. She volunteered numerous hours caring for and mowing Pittsfield West Cemetery and loved flower gardening.

She is survived by a son, Randy Lemons of Pittsfield; a daughter, Lynn Turnball of Pleasant Hill; and three grandchildren, Christina, Aaron and Sarah.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. memorial Thursday in the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

VISITATION: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

MEMORIALS: Pittsfield West Cemetery.

ARRANGEMENTS: Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

WEBSITE: www.airsman-hires.com.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald-Whig from May 24 to May 26, 2011.

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Debra Whitlock

May 26, 2011

Lynn and Randy, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, she lived a wonderful full life and was a beautiful person, a joy to be around.She will be missed tremendously, may God be with you in your time of sorrow and need.

Jim Ulm

May 25, 2011

Randy - So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady and I know how much she enjoyed riding with you. Your family is in our prayers.

May 24, 2011

Randy, we just found out about your mother passing.She will greatly missed. Lots of fond memories sharing many miles on motorcycles with you guys.
Leonard and Carol

Randy Coon

May 24, 2011

Randy & Lyn,
Sorry to her about your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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