Born 4th of October 1931 to Wynczar De and Ruby Elma Granger, of Grangerland, Texas. Married 73 years to her high school sweetheart, William W. Bodenhamer, formerly of New Caney, Texas but residing for the last years in Crockett, Tx.
Doris graduated from Conroe HS in,1948, and went on to attend Lilly Jolly School of Nursing at Memorial Hospital in downtown Houston, graduating as a registered nurse. She worked as a hospital/surgical nurse for several years until their young children started school. At that time the growing community needed a nurse, and she began her career as nurse and director of health at NCISD, where she served the children and community for 33 years.
Her greatest love is her family. She spent her time working beside them on the ranch. Throughout her life prepared the best homecooked meals where we gathered around the family table and shared the best of times with stories, laughter, and love. Her endless support and encouragement is our strength.
Preceded in death by her parents, Wynczar de Granger and Ruby Elma Granger and grandson, Ricky Bodenhamer. Doris is survived by her loving husband, William W. Bodenhamer, children, Warren Bodenhamer and wife Bobbie of New Caney, Mary Smentek and husband Bill of Bellville, Martha Wright and husband Grant of Conroe, five grandchildren, Chrystal Bodenhamer, Brandon Bodenhamer, Megan Bredlow, Orrin Wright, Hannah Taylor and 8 great grandchildren, Evelyn, Vivienna and Parker Bredlow, Tucker Bodenhamer, Cheyenne and Charlotte Wright, and Kennedy and Emberly Taylor. Her siblings are Wynell Woodard of Iola, and Darrell and Jerry Granger of Grangerland.
A visitation for Doris will be held Monday, March 25, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Cashner Funeral Home, 801 Teas Road, Conroe, TX 77303. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Bethel Baptist Church, 23307 Roberts Rd, New Caney, TX 77357. A graveside will occur Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Splendora Cemetery, Splendora, TX 77372.
