Doris Phoebe Fisher

resident of the Atria Sugar Land for almost 3 years, having moved there from Bryan,

Texas where she was a sales clerk for Sears from 1979 to 2005. Doris and her family

moved from Oklahoma to Bryan in 1967. Doris & Eugene C. Fisher lived in various cities

& towns in Oklahoma from 1945 until their move to Bryan in 1967. Her husband, Gene,

passed away in 1978.

Doris was born January 10, 1925 as Phoebe Cobb, in Isleworth, Middlesex, England,

where she grew up with her 4 sisters. Despite her given name, her sisters always called

her Doris. At the age of eleven, Doris gained a scholarship by passing an exam for entry

to Spring Grove Grammar school, as it was only open to children who'd reached a

certain academic level (only approximately 20% of 11-year-olds passed the exam to go

to a grammar school). While she attended grammar school she sang in the choir at All

Saints. (The church was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book in 659 AD, although

was probably rebuilt several times, including in 1706.)

In 1942, Doris joined the British Military to become a radar operator, serving until 1945.

She received 2 medals of honor during her service. During her service she was

stationed in Brussels, Belgium where she met Eugene C. Fisher of Guthrie, Oklahoma.

They were married in 1945, after which she traveled to Guthrie by boat and train to join

Gene.

Doris & Gene had 6 children from 1947 to 1955. Doris was a wonderful mother ahead of

her times. In addition to being a full time Mom, she worked part time as a high school

library clerk while in Oklahoma City. After moving to Bryan, she continued to work

various sales jobs until joining Sears.

Doris started showing signs of Parkinson's Disease over 10 years ago. In spite of her

progressive disability she tried very hard to keep her body and mind active. While living

in Bryan she was very active in the local Parkinson's Disease organization and an active

member of St. Joseph Hospital Wellness Program. She was a spry little lady that will be

missed by all.

She is survived by her six children: Trudy Cleveland and husband Dan of

Houston,Texas; John Fisher of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Susan Clarke of Cape Girardeau,

Missouri; Paul Fisher and wife Carol-lee of Bastrop, Texas; Michael Fisher and wife

Sherry Hinton of Claxton, Tennessee; and Janet Fisher of Sugar Land, Texas. She is

also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Her niece, Janie Hampton

along with her husband, Robin, of Camberley, England were special and considered as

part of the immediate family.

A Memorial Celebration of her life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2013, Earthman Southwest Chapel, 12555 South Kirkwood, Stafford.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to any of the Parkinson's Disease

organizations.