She was born on September 26, 1927 in Jersey City, New Jersey. The daughter of Alfred L. and Grace M. Dudley. Having lost her mother at 2 ½ years old she was raised by her grandmother, Alice Hahn, her hero. Living in Roselle, New Jersey until marrying her childhood sweetheart, Sam Edmonds, in 1947, then living in Cranford, New Jersey until retiring to Palm coast in 1992. She was Director of Student Activities/Campus Center for Union County College, Cranford, New Jersey.
She was a faithful member of Palm Coast Methodist choir for over 25 years. She loved a quote from friend and former Choir Director of P. C., Eutha Godfrey that says “Music is a powerful medium capable of immediately transporting listeners beyond their daily worries and cares to a state of emotional rest, simultaneously enriching the soul and making the spirit soar.”
She greatly enjoyed being a volunteer at Florida Hospital Flagler Auxiliary serving as Scholarship Chair and Light of Love Chair. She also volunteered with Hospice Care at Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House.
Doris was a trusted, warm and reliable friend, a confidant to many. Her links with fellow church members and others, were often the most enduring and solid.
She loved God first, then family, home and friends. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Sam, of 49 years together. She had two sons, Blair (April) Edmonds of Cranford, New Jersey, Alan (Mickey) Edmonds of Palm Coast, grandson, Daniel of Palm Coast, granddaughters, Jennifer, Kelly (Bryan) of New Jersey, great-granddaughter, Delaney, Light of her life.
The family acknowledges with sincere appreciation your outpouring of love and concern. We are grateful for your prayers, words of comfort and the many acts of kindness. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Community Cats of Palm Coast.
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