Doris Blackwelder Hartis, 93, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, November 19th 2019. Her family members were by her side. She was born to the late Marshall and Rachel Blackwelder March 17, 1926, in Asheville, NC . She graduated from Winecoff High School in 1947.
She was married to Roland Hartis for 57 years. She is survived by a sister Betty Cashion of Mooresville, NC and four children: Melvin Hartis of Surfside Beach, SC. Roger Hartis (Pam) of Durham, NC. Brenda (Danny) Goodson of York, SC , Stephen (Susan) Hartis of Charlotte, 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Doris was predeceased by her husband in 2003.
Doris was a loving homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, ceramics, and her beloved African Violets. She was a caregiver to her husband for 30 years, which showed her love and devotion to her family. She liked to travel, spending many weekends camping with family and friends. A member of Chantilly Baptist Church (now Cornerstone Baptist), she enjoyed working in the church nursery, teaching Sunday school, and helping with Vacation Bible school.
A graveside service will be held Thursday November 21st, 2019 2:00 pm at Sharon Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Hospice & Paliative Care Charlotte Region and to Legacy Heights Assisted Living Center for their care. In lieu of flowers, any memorials may be made to:
Cornerstone Baptist Church
8947 Albemarle Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28227.
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