Doris L. Hemmingway, 91, of Topeka, passed away, Friday, December 14, 2007.
She was born July 15, 1916 in Holden, MO the daughter of Cecil and Mabel Blythe.
Doris married William E. "Bill" Hemmingway, Jr., December 20, 1936. He preceded her in death November 11, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her son Charles L. Hemmingway, June 13, 1967 as well as three brothers. Survivors include her son, Gary (Kay) Hemmingway, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's Chapel at Grace Episcopal Cathedral. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Liberal City Cemetery, Liberal, MO. Memorial contributions may be given to the First United Methodist Church, 210 Soule , Dodge City, Kansas 67801, the Alzheimer's Association, 4125 SW gage Center Dr., Suite LL15, Topeka, KS 66604 or Heart of America Hospice, 3715 SW 29th, Suite 20, Topeka, KS 66614. To leave a message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.