I stare at this picture of Doris, heavy of heart, saddened, yet can grin at memories of my "sister". How could I have known when I married into the Allen Family that I could be so lucky as to also gain not just one, but three wonderful sisters? Through the past 60 years, if I answered the phone and heard a high-pitched greeting starting with; "Well….", I knew it was Doris. She favored her Dad, had his outgoing wit, and could find humor in most things. Her laughter will be missed. She adored her family and kept kinships close. Generous at heart, I must relate my own personal example of this unsolicited generosity: In the early 80's I was a single Mom to 2 boys and struggling to keep 'ends meeting'. One of our nieces was getting married and Doris insisted on buying me a new pair of shoes for the occasion. I didn't spend much on myself, so she took it upon herself to make me feel 'dressed up'-special at a very special event. I have never forgotten this and now wonder to myself if I had thanked her enough for her kindnesses to me. Yes, we had a few disagreements, but then what sisters don't? She was always in touch and supportive throughout the years as were her sisters, Wanda and Joy. As I told Kyle…A piece of a generation is missing and will definitely be missed. I loved her, I was frustrated with her at times, but we always healed and came back together. Now as I end this tribute to her, I stare at her picture and my eyes fill with tears. Love you and will miss you, Doris. Rest in blissful peace.
