Doris Louise Marden

Doris Louise Marden 95, passed away on January 12, 2024.

Doris was born in Charleston, South Carolina on October 16, 1928 to the late Fleming F. Cole and Ellen Louise Cole.

Doris married the love of her life John Foster Marden in Atlanta, Georgia on October 30, 1944.

After marriage John & Doris resided in Savannah Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina for a few years. They relocated to Jacksonville, Florida in 1957 where they made their home. Doris joined Southside Baptist Church in 1957 and remained a active member until her passing.

Doris was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. There was nothing she would not do for her family. She will always be remembered for her love of cooking and collecting cook books. During the holidays she always planned to have the family gather and would have a wonderful meal prepared. Family meant so much to Doris. Her second passion was reading. She enjoyed working at Barnes & Noble Bookstore for ten years and after retiring she enjoyed visiting the store on a regular basis.

Doris is predeceased by her daughter Patricia McFarland, her sisters Gladys Thomas & Millie Munn and her brother Clayton Cole.

Doris is survived by her two sons John Marden Jr. & Chris Marden - daughter Carol Williams - 4 grandchildren, Shelly Baker, Stacy Stankiewicz, Jerry Williams, Diane Dienell & Joann Tufo - 5 great grandchildren, Macy Williams, Abigail Williams, Emma Williams, Nash Stankiewicz & Timothy Allala. Doris is also survived by her brother Pastor Bobby Cole.

We would like to thank VITAS Healthcare Hospice and Colonial Lakes Health Care in Winter Garden Florida for the fine care they provided to Doris.

Visitation celebrating Doris's life will be held at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday January 23, 2024 at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32223. A grave side burial will be held at Mandarin Cemetery, Mandarin Road Jacksonville, FL 32223 following visitation. After Doris is laid to rest, a Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held at Hardage-Giddens Funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to your favorite charity would be appreciated.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at

www.hgmandarin.com for the Marden family.