Doris Marie Pendergraft Rich, 87, of Apex, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 at her sister's home in Apex. A warm and loving soul, Doris was born July 28, 1926 in Apex, NC to the late Martha Mary Williams and Raymond Thomas Pendergraft. She married and lived most of her adult life in California, then moved back to Apex, NC in retirement. Doris was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Apex.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William B. Rich; daughter, Doris 'Dee' Ann Ackart; sisters; Juanita and Jane Pendergraft; brothers; Ernest, Mylan, Wayne, and Billy Pendergraft..
Doris is survived by her grandson, Darrell Ackart and his wife, Katie of Citrus Heights, CA; son-in-law, Charles Ackart of Huntsville, AL; sister: Patricia McCall and her husband, Ed of Apex; and brother, Thomas Pendergraft of Apex; two great grandchildren, Devin and Karen Ackart. She will be sorely missed by all who loved her.
A funeral service will be held 4pm Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams Street, Apex, NC 27502. Burial will follow the service at Apex Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3-4 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.
Flowers are appreciated and any memorials may be made to SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Ln, Raleigh, NC 27603.
Condolences may be sent to www.ApexFuneral.net
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