August 3, 2019. Doris was born in Lansing on June 22, 1928 to George and Ada (Walters) Porterfield. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wesley Porterfield; sister-in-law, Doris Porterfield and daughter, Judy Cole.
Doris is survived by her husband of 67 years, Harold Cole; daughter, JoAnn (Dan) Isham; sons, Craig (Gloria) Cole, and Curtis (Cheryl) Cole, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Doris was a life-long resident of Lansing. She held many secretarial positions including, most proudly working for the Mackinac Bridge Authority during the building process. Her most beloved role was raising her 4 children and then caring for dozens of foster children.
Funeral service for Doris will take place 11:00 AM Wednesday August 7 at Central Free Methodist Church, 828 N. Washington Ave, Lansing with visitation one hour prior to the service. The family will also receive visitors Tuesday August 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing.
Memorial contributions in honor of Doris may be made to Central Free Methodist Church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grlansing.com for the Cole family.
