Doris Parrish Kelly Obituary
We announce the death of Doris Parrish Kelly of Sanford, North Carolina, who passed away on August 1, 2026, at the age of 85. Doris will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Doris Parrish Kelly to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elijah Raymond Parrish and Mary Ann Stone Parrish; her husbands, Gordon Nelson Kelly and James Edward McDowell; her siblings, Robert Parrish, Willie Joe "Buddy" Parrish, Barbara Kelly and Janice Hart; her daughters, Cynthia Marie McDowell-McNeill, Holly Eileen Kelly and Sherry Kelly Dowdy; and her granddaughters, Amy Lynn Hart and April Mashburn.
She is survived by: her children, Raymond McDowell of Sanford, NC and Kathy Tobias (Victor) of Sanford, NC; her sister Mary Katherine Douglas (Thomas) of Sanford, NC; her grandchildren, Eric Phillips (Dani), Trae Baker (Kelly), Chris Phillips, Elizabeth Inman, Josh McDowell, Rachel Ostheim (Zach) and Morgan Todd (Zacc Carter); her great grandchildren, Blake Combs, Raegan Harrington, Joseph Hart, Adrianna Spears, Tatume Hayes, Kaylee Phillips, Riley Phillips, Hunter Williams, Angelina Hart, Bentley Williams, Aubreigh Williams, Layla Hunt, Maggie Phillips, Lynleigh Baker, Gracie Ostheim, Nelson Baker and Jace Ostheim; and her pet Lilly Bell Kelly.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to her favorite cause, Soul Winning, at the Sanford Church of God Children and Youth Ministries.
