Visitation will be held at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home from 6-7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, followed by a rosary at 7pm. Funeral is on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 10:30 am at Holy Family Catholic church; followed by burial at Elmwood Memorial Park.
She was born Doris Jean Maxwell in Denison, Texas on September 3, 1934, to Thomas Alton and Verna Lee (Wolfe) Maxwell. She graduated from St. Xavier Academy Catholic High School in 1952 and later married Lt. James Havis Middleton, Jr., a pilot in the US Air Force, in July 1953.
Doris was a devoted and loving mother to four children: Michael Edward (Donna) Middleton, Susan Catherine (Tim) Guedin, Lisa Ann Crownover, and Gary Stephen (Shannon) Middleton.
Besides being both beautiful inside and out she was generous, kind, loyal and known for her infectious wit. She was also the proud grandmother to eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Doris was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James; son, Michael; her parents and brothers, James and Joseph Maxwell. She is survived by her remaining children, grandchildren and sister, Carol Maxwell.
