Doris Jane English's Obituary
Doris Jane English, 94, passed away February 26, 2016, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was very well known for her beautifully, hand-sewn smocked dresses for little girls. Mrs. English was preceded in death by her husband and well known pharmacist in the Memphis area, John N. English. She is survived by her 3 children, Margo Raiford and Joan English Grogan of Memphis, and Dr. Ronald J. English (Barbara) of Lafayette, La; 5 grandchildren, Misty Estes (Leslie) of Baton Rouge, La, Wendy Slaughter (James) of Fort Worth Tx, Amy Flinn (Shea) of Memphis, Van English, and Victoria English of Lafayette, La; and 5 great-grandchildren. The family wants to extend a very special “Thank You” to her caregivers for the excellent care they provided her. The family would ask that any memorials be sent to the Memphis Union Mission or the charity of one’s choice.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119. “Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall” Please check back for updated service times and obituary information.
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