She was born in Scioto County Ohio on December 20, 1942 to the late Jesse Cook and Leona (Walls).
Doris moved to Bradenton from Flatwoods Kentucky in 1982 with her husband Jack where she did home daycare as well as manage the Roma Flea Market with Jack. Doris came from a large family as well as a large blended family.
She is preceded in death by her husband Jack Watts as well as her sisters Nancy Wykle and Wendy Stapleton and brothers Jesse Cook Jr, James Cook and Roger D. Cook.
She is also preceded in death by her son Roger "Eddie" Cook and step children Timothy Watts and Bambi Vercrouse .
She is survived by her brothers Ken/Peggy Justice , Charlie/Leita Cook and sister Patty Fraley.
She is also survived by her son Lonnie/Kieron Leonard and step sons Steve, Rod and
Scott. Daughters Tammy Leonard Dottie Jo/Derwin Stroble, Loretta Pedraza and step daughter Sandy Caldwell. Grandsons Killian Leonard and Corey Pedraza and granddaughters Mariah Leonard and Kasey Watts-Stroble and her special great granddaughter/best friend Braelynn Marie Watts-Stroble, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held Saturday June 8, 2024, 1:00PM at Robert Toale and Sons Manasota Memorial Park 1221 53rd Avenue East Bradenton Florida 34203.
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