Doris Louise Hollister, 95, of Fort Myers, FL went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. She is survived by her sons, Terry and his wife, Janie, Phil and his wife, Karen, and her daughter Jill Wait and her husband, Tony. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents, Milton and Hazel Phelps; her sister, Geraldine Stalnaker; and her son, Jeff. She is also survived by her brother, Robert M. Phelps; 7 grandchildren, Amy (Steve) Kessing, Lisa (Ben) Emery, Tim (Joanna), Deann, David, Darlene, and Brian (Joanne); and 12 great-grandchildren: Andrew, Claire, and Lauren Kessing; Jaxon and Gabriel Emery; Rosie and Toby Hollister; Kaelyn Atanes, Tyler Tate, Christian Shapiro; Amon and Amelia Hollister.
Doris was born and raised in Akron, OH where she graduated from Buchtel High School. Following her graduation from Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School in Boston, MA, she used her executive secretarial skills while working for numerous professional offices in Akron, Orlando, and Tampa, FL.
Doris was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Above all else, she was a believer in Jesus Christ, a faithful witness for Him, and a blessing to her many friends and others who knew her throughout her long life. A family graveside service will take place at Stow Cemetery in Stow, OH. Donations in Doris’ memory may be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908 or online at hopehospice.org/donate.
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