Doris M. Ehrhardt

Doris Mae Ehrhardt, 87, of Gladstone, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family January 18, 2018. She was born May 25, 1930 in Kansas City, KS to Theodore Clifford (Ted) and Edna Mae Phillips (Power). She was the third of three children. Doris attended Bryant Elementary and East High School, graduating in 1947. She was a long distance operator for Southwestern Bell in the early 1950s. While there she met Walter E. (Sonny) Ehrhardt and the two were married November 11, 1951 and enjoyed 47 years together. They welcomed five children during this time. Doris loved to crochet and also really enjoyed the gospel music of Elvis. She was also an excellent cook.

Doris was preceded in death by husband, Walter; son, Bobby; great-grandson, Ryan; sister, Jeanne Parker; brother, Clifford J. (Jack) Phillips; sister-in-law, Jeannie; and brother-in-law, Ralph. Doris is survived by son, Allan; daughter, Beverly Davis (George); son, Chuck; daughter, Debra Carnnahan; grandchildren, Paul, Judy, Kurtis, Ashlee, Amber, Kristine and Heather; great grandchildren, Mercedes, Dougles, AaLiyah, Kase and Justin; and brother-in-law, Larry.

Services at White Chapel Funeral Home, visitation will be Jan. 24 from 6-8 pm and funeral service Jan. 25 at 1 pm followed immediately by burial.

Family would like to suggest memorial contributions be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011 Washington, D.C. 20090-6011, by phone at 800.272.3900, or on the internet at www.alz.org.