Dora May Dorriss
December 10, 2013
Dora May Dorriss passed away on December 10, 2013 at Karen Acres in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born April 20, 1919 in Bolckow, Missouri. She was married to Ralph E Davison for 15 years and later married William G. Dorriss. Dora was the owner and operator of Dora May’s Lounge in downtown Des Moines for many years.
She is survived by her two daughters, Martha (Davy) Davison, and Judy (Dave) Brown; her sister, Grace (Bob) Abbott; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Dora was preceded in death by her parents, Dora May and Byron Townsend; her daughter, Sharlett Douglas; her husbands, Ralph E. Davison and William G. Dorriss; and her brothers, Marvin, Lloyd, Leroy, Charles and Vernie.
Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with visitation on Sunday, December 15, 2013 from 5 to 7 pm and the funeral on Monday, December 16, at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Steve & Lisa Gordon
12/19/2013
Judy, We're so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Sorry this is late but I just found out about this from Laurie B. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sindy Rivas
12/13/2013
Dear Grandmother thank God for your rebirth into Gods heavenly kingdom. What peace, beauty, and joy you now have. I love you. Family I will pray for you all. Love Sindy
Butch & Carol Dennis
12/11/2013
Martha, Davy & family, we are so sorry. Please know you are all in our thought and prayers. May God wrap his arms around you in the days ahead. Love.
Lory Allen
12/11/2013
I will never forget all those family Christmas dinners and the time Grandma told me the Easter bunny bit her. She had injured herself hiding the candy that morning! Aunt Judy & Aunt Martha you are in my prayers.
Phyllis Pryor
12/11/2013
Martha & Davy,
I want to express our sympathy for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.