Doris Stephenson Miller
November 16, 1929 ~ May 28, 2018
Resided in:
Fletcher, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Doris Stephenson Miller, 88, of Fletcher, passed away Monday, May 28 at Universal Healthcare Center.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Dillard and Thelma Louise McCombs Stephenson. She was also preceded in death by her longtime companion, Jack O’Leary; two sons, Warren Miller and Ray Miller and one sister, Marie Stephenson.
Doris worked as a seamstress for most of her life, working at Foam and Fabric, Sears and owning her own dress shop along the way. She loved to dance and spend weekends at the Old Homestead Barn in Mills River. Doris also enjoyed working in the yard, but above all else, she loved her family.
She is survived by three daughters, Terry Wheelon of Hendersonville, Gwen Wolfe of Mebane, NC and Debbie Moretz of Marion; twelve grandchildren, Shelley, Julie, Abbey, Kristen, Joey, Lee, Casey, Trina, Kristiana, James, Doug and Stephen; one sister, Billie Miller, as well as thirty great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, her family graciously asks that memorial donations be made in Doris’ name to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org).
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
I am so sorry to hear that your mother (Nana) passed away. She will be missed by many. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so saddened to have lost no only my Aunt, cousin & 2nd Momma as she told me that when my Mother passed away in May of 1991 that she’d be my Omma now. No sweeter words could have been spoken to me. I know she’ll be there waiting inside the gates when I am called away as well as my Mother , Dad & 3 brother’s there already. Plus my precious son Tim has gotten to greet her too.
My deepest love & prayers to you 3 daughters, all of her extended family also. Heaven became brighter & sweeter on Sunday morning. RIP my precious Aunt Doris Miller.
Gwen, Butch, Lee, and Casey and your family, I was honored to have met Ms. Doris through our friendship. She was an outstanding loving woman, with that southern class that she upheld at all times. She sure did love her family and cared for them as much as she possibly have done. She was a strong woman that triumphed over life’s hardship, but always smiling and looked beautiful to boot. Prayers for all you and all your family.
Heaven becomes sweeter during times such as these. My prayers to all who loved this lovely lady.
Love you, Terry!
Terri and Julie and family! What an honor to have known this sweet lady and your family for most of my life! I pray you’ll have peace and comfort through this difficult time! They teach us everything as you said- just not how to live without them! I’m so sorry! Love and hugs as God heals your hearts. ! Neicey and family, we love you!
Terry and family I am so very sorry for your loss!! We have hope in Jesus soon return to see our loved ones again!!
Prayers going up for y’all!!
So very sorry for your loss!! Love and prayers for all.. I know your heartache too well Psalm 46:10
I’m so sorry to hear of Ms.Doris’s passing. She was just beautiful. Heaven has gained an angel. Prayers for this family during this difficult time and always.
Another angel has gone home to rest and what a legacy she leaves here her children , memories of her beauty and grace. She is watching from on high sewing garments with thread of gold. Many blessing to her family you were blessed to have her !
I loved Doris so much… She will be missed…prayers to the whole family for the loss of this sweet lady…
So sorry, Gwen for your loss. I know how it feels to lose a Mother. Prayers for u & the family, friends.
I am so happy and blessed that I met her and my life was so much better by having her in it . Loved her and I called her mama.Thanks Terry for sharing her with me.
My condolences to Doris’s family. She will be missed by many. I only wish that I could have known her longer. Rest In Peace dear lady.
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Doris. I knew her through her sister Billie whom I don’t see listed in the obituary. I hope Billie is doing ok. But I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.
With love and prayers,
Don and Ann Hensley
Love and will miss you greatly. It was always a pleasure sitting in my office sharing stories of the past and talking about the future. I will miss your smiling face and the times that we shared.
I am sorry to hear of Dorris passing she and I go way back from the 1970’s. Doris was a great person and friend. We had many great laught’s together. To her girls I wish Gods blessings
Kyle and I are thinking of your family and send hugs and wishes for comfort and strength. We love you and Sid and your family. Miss you guys! We love you, Kyle and Janet Wood.
i am so sorry for the loss of your mom,sister, grandmother and the rest of your extended family. Doris was my friend and we worked together at Sears. the world has lost a gracious and sweet lady. May God Bless and Keep you !
Dora Dawkins and Sears Retirees