Doris A. Holden

November 30, 1924 - October 29, 2017

Doris A. Holden, 92 of Toledo, died on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Doris was born on November 30, 1924 in Monette, Arkansas to the late J.P. and Margie Moore. Doris had six sisters and three brothers whom she deeply loved. She spent her growing up years in Northeast Arkansas with her family. Doris met her husband of 67 years, Heman, while he was stationed in Arkansas during WWII. They married on Christmas Eve in 1946 and moved to Toledo where they made their home for 66 years before relocating to Florida in 2012. Doris worked for Fannie Farmer, Kroger, Netcraft and Glass Block kiosk at Franklin Park Mall. She formed lifelong friendships in all settings due to her beautiful smile, genuine warmth and a wonderful sense of humor. Doris also spent several years nurturing children in her home daycare. Doris was a longtime member of the Flanders Road Church of Christ, teaching children's Bible classes and serving her church family in many ways alongside her husband. Family was precious to Doris and she loved each one dearly. Her children, their spouses, her grandchildren and their families provided an endless source of joy. She was very proud of each one. Doris enjoyed cooking for them, playing games, cheering them on in their interests and activities and spending time together. Doris is survived by her two children, Larry and his wife, Pat, of Florida; Janet and her husband, Al, of Maine; 6 grandchildren - Brett and his family Julissa, Carter, Ysa and Gianna; Todd; Jamie and his family Erin, Harper and Addison; Kelli and her family Aaron, Simon, Owen and Annie; Ashley and her husband, Dennis; Brooke and her husband, Dustin; two sisters, Cle and Linda and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation hours will be on Friday, November 3, 2017 from 4:00-7:00p.m. at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, Toledo. A memorial service and celebration of Doris' life will be held at 10:00a.m., Saturday, November 4, at Ansberg-West. Thayer Salisbury Officiant. Burial will follow in Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery. Those wishing to send online condolences to her family may do so at www.ansberg-wst.com.