Doris M. Upton
Doris M. Upton, age 83, of Carmi, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center. She was born June 8, 1927, in Herald, the daughter of Alva and Pearl (Harvey) Hoy. She married John Upton and he preceded her in death in 1993. Mrs. Upton was a homemaker who worked briefly at Ainsbrook as a seamstress.. She attended church in Herald.
She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert and Karen Upton of Carmi, Michael and Patricia Upton of Cynthiana, IN, and Kenny Upton of Danville, IL; five grandchildren and their spouses, Michelle and Daniel Ranson of Evansville, IN, Cindy Rowe of Evansville, IN, Brad and Lana Upton of Arizona, Lisa and Joseph Trebuth of Carmi, and Matt Upton of Danville, IL; eleven great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; three brothers, Walter, Luke, and Shirl Hoy; and six sisters, Orpha Hughes, Mildred Hale, Golda Guthrie, Nigel Morgan, Dorothy Hoy, and Claire Hoy.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 29, 2011 from 10 to 11:00 am at Stendeback Family Funeral Home/Kittinger-Fair in Carmi. A graveside funeral service will be held at North Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi following the visitation. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com.
From Don and Sue Dean
E mail address deanengr@sbcglobal.net
Condolence message My prayers go out to all of you in this time of loss. I will always fondly remember your Mother. She was a Special Lady.
From Tammy Seeley
E mail address tammyseeley@mclaneco.com
Condolence message Kenny,I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. I lost my father 10 years ago, so I understand what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
From Hap Nelson
E mail address hcnelso
Condolence message Kenny We at the shop are sorry to of your loss. If there anything you need please give call.
Hap Nelson
From Brenda and Alan Hughes
E mail address opkodi1@yahoo.com
Condolence message Bob, Mike, and Kenny....We are so sorry to see that your mom passed away. We remember her as a sweet lady, who always welcomed us into her home. We want you to know you are in our prayers and thoughts during this time of loss.
