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BurialGuilford Memorial Park, 6000 High Point Rd, Greensboro, North Carolina 27407470, J R. Self
Obituary Online notes for Doris Jean WHITESELL
Doris Jean Whitesell Self passed away at her home on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Doris was born November 4, 1937 to the late Robert Carl and Effie Clark Whitesell. She was married to the late J. R. Self on January 24, 1959. He passed away on July 7, 1992.
Doris is survived by two daughters; a special son-in-law; childhood friend, Ruby; and several nieces and nephews.
She grew up on Dillard St. from the time she was born she married. Doris said she wouldn't take anything for her childhood. Her dad died when she was five years old. Her mother was left with four girls under the age of eight. Doris said they were fortunate to have good neighbors. "I loved growing up on Dillard St. My family and I have been blessed with a lot of friends and I love each one of you." Doris was a former member of Asbury United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She received a recognition pin in 1997. She was currently a member of Muir's Chapel United Methodist Church.
Doris was preceded in death by her sisters, Virginia Whitesell Howell and Betty Faye Whitesell.
She wanted to thank her cardiologists, Dr. Dalton McLean and Dr. Thomas Stuckey; and her primary care doctor, Dr. Stacey Blyth.
The family would like to thank Keegan and Katie with AuthoraCare for their attentive care.
Funeral services will be held at Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 2 p.m. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery immediately following the funeral service. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, March 9, 2022 at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m.