Doris Silber

Doris Hannah Silber, 74, passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Hospital on April 12, 2021 after a long illness. She was born on September 13, 1946 to the late Al Silber and Miriam (Garfinkle) Silber. She is preceded in death by her sister Marie Sue Silber and niece, Heather (Silber) Pullen. She is survived by her brother Ronald J. Silber (Linda) of Atlanta, her niece Yvonne (Silber) Whittier and many loving cousins and friends.

A lifelong resident of Nashville, Doris graduated from Hillsboro High School and George Peabody College for Teachers. She was an elementary school teacher with Nashville Metro Schools for many years. After her retirement, she enjoyed her work as an administrative assistant. She was an active member and former teacher at the Temple, Congregation Ohabai Sholom.

An ardent supporter of Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball, Doris and her other two “musketeers,” Patsy and Penny, never missed a home game or booster event. Her friends and co-workers, along with staff and fellow residents of the Windsor Tower, were frequent recipients of her surprise gifts and treats. Her heart was always open to those who frequently came to her for advice or solace.

For over fourteen years, Doris has been an inspiration to those who have witnessed her remarkable victories over the illnesses she has dealt with. Her tenacity and strength of spirit will be long remembered. The family offers gratitude to her caregivers Antoinette Holmes, Kent Shih, M.D. and Sean Ryan, M.D., whose truly special attentiveness, and skill so enriched Doris’ last years.

A private graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at The Temple Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Ovarian Cancer Awareness Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, 3833 Cleghorn Avenue, Suite 400, Nashville TN 37215, or the charity of your choice.