Doris N. Neel Caines

Doris was born in Neymours, West Virginia on June 23, 1934 to Watson and Edith Neel. In 1951 Doris married her husband of 54 years, William Henry Caines in War, West Virginia. They relocated to Freeport, Texas with Dow Chemical, settling in Lake Jackson where they lived for the next 30 years. By that time both she and Bill had fallen in love with their beautiful property in Colorado, built their log cabin and opened their door to many friends and family. It was a dream fulfilled.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Caines; and her parents, Watson and Edith Neel.

Doris is survived by her brother, Dwight Irving Neel (Gina), of Martinsburg, West VIrginia; her daughter, Susan Caines Martin and husband, Richard, of Kirkland, Washington; and her son, Richard Allen Caines and his wife, Terri, of Lake Jackson. Pride and joy of her life were her four grandchildren, Staci Martin Wedewer (Brett), William Henry Caines, Jody Allen Caines (Rachael) and Bobby Jack Caines; and her great-grandson, Nolan Joseph Wedewer.

Doris was a wife, mother, grandmother and as importantly a steadfast friend to those she had known throughout her life and also to those who were in need of a compassionate listener. She was there for all of us and loved by all.

Doris was extremely proud of her service for the Hospital Auxiliaries in Texas and Colorado, in addition to her membership in PEO, Womens Circle and Sanctuary Choir at the Prebyterian Church.

Our family is indebted to Ambra Fusilier for the love and care she has provided for the last couple of years. Further heartfelt appreciation is extended to Carriage Inn, Elmcroft Senior Living, IPH nurses and the many Hospice nurses comforting her through this journey.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice care in your area.

Final arrangements will be handled by Restwood Memorial Park. Visitation for friends and family will be held Friday, November 15, 2013 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Restwood Funeral Home. Services celebrating Doris' life will be held Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Lake Jackson with Pastor Alan Trafford officiating.