Mildred Doerr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mildred Evans Doerr, age 96 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Tuesday evening, April 19, 2016 at the Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center where she had been a resident. She was born July 28, 1919 at Elkins, a daughter of the late Harley Brewer and Lena Dove Lowther Evans. On August 26, 1939 at Monterey, Virginia, she was married to Forest Robert “Shorty” Doerr who preceded her in death September 19, 1974. She is survived by one son, Richard Doerr and wife Nellie of Elkins, two daughters, Brenda Hupp Aylor of Abington, VA and Debra Hupp Eferrolli of Elkins. Three brothers, Robert Evans and wife Joyce and Hubert Evans, all of Elkins and Edgar Evans and wife Mary Ann of Virginia. Six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Also preceding her in death was one brother, Ralph Evans and six sisters, Verda Nestor, Mabel Cook, Virginia Hyre, Margaret Carr, Ruth Hitt and Katherine Chenoweth. Mildred was a graduate of Elkins High School and retired from the Foster Grandparent Program. She was a homemaker and a life time member of Hart Chapel Church. Friends may call from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Robert L. Lowther officiating. Interment will follow in the Hazelwood Cemetery near Beverly. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Hart Chapel Church, Rt. 1, Box 155-1, Elkins, WV 26241 in memory of Mildred. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mildred Evans Doerr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.

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Mildred Doerr

July 28, 1919 - April 19, 2016