Doris Kalenian Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 2, 2025, at the age of 101, Doris Kalenian of Conover, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Perry N. Shepherd and Effie Gaddy Shepherd. She is survived by: her husband Arsene Kalenian; her siblings, H. B. Shepherd, H. A. Shepherd, Louise Shepherd Clem, Daisy Shepherd Horne, Annie Shepherd Hyde, Sarah Shepherd Taylor and Ruby Nell Shepherd Morris; her children, Rose Anne Kalenian, Robert A. Kalenian (Cindy) and Regina Kalenian Cardwell (Bill); her grandchildren, Christopher R. Kalenian (Amanda) and Erin Cardwell Kirby (Troy); and her great grandchildren, Taylor Kalenian, Romie Kalenian Presnell (Corey) and Amelia Kalenian. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.