Doris L Greene (Class of 1951) Obituary

 

DORIS LENORA BLACKWELL GREENE

Oct. 31, 1933 - Nov. 12, 2016

 

ELKHART — Doris Lenora Blackwell Greene, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following a brief illness at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12.

She was born in Runge, Texas, Oct. 31, 1933, to the late Clell M. and Sallie Bob (Moore) Blackwell.

She is survived by her sons, Steven (Brenda) Greene of Hampshire, Ill. and Craig (Laurie) Miller of Havana, N.D.; daughter Linda Tomlinson of Elkhart; grandchildren Rachael (Chris) Huffman and Jennifer (Mauricio) Sanchez of Elkhart, Justin Othick of Hampshire and Sarah (Brett) Ballinger of Enderlin, N.D.; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Clell Blackwell Jr. of Grapevine, Texas.

A sister, Blanch L. Blackwell, preceded her in death.

Billings Funeral Home of Elkhart is honored to host Doris’ celebration of life service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, with visitation beginning at noon. Pastor Gary Sheets of the Northside Church of the Nazarene of Elkhart will officiate and cremation has taken place in accordance with her wishes.

Doris worked as an administrative assistant at T.R. Arnold of Elkhart for many years. 

She was an avid women’s sports enthusiast, especially softball, and was a determining factor in bringing ladies fast pitch softball and ladies basketball leagues to the Elkhart area.

Although she was a self-made and strong-minded woman, she enjoyed personal time spent with her family and friends and was a devout animal lover. 

She was a dedicated mother and grandmother and she never hesitated to make sacrifices for those she loved. 

She adored her grand and great-grandchildren and was blessed to watch over several generations of her family.

Memorial donations may be given to Pet Refuge Inc., South Bend.