Doris A. Cooke Williams Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Doris Cooke Williams Nov. 22, 1932 - July 11, 2022 Formerly married to George L. Simons, Shelton D. Cooke, and Jerome M. Williams, mother of Debra Simons (Mark Vancura) and Susan Karlheim (David), sister to Dorothy Keefer, grandmother to Christopher, Deanna (Colton), Moni, Mari, great grandmother to Layla and Aunt to many nieces and nephews peacefully entered Heaven on Monday, July 11, 2022. Born in 1932, Doris Ann Christy lived through some of the world's most significant events. She often spoke of the events of WWII and became an avid history enthusiast as an adult. At a young age, Doris developed a love of music and dance which led to her producing musical productions while attending McKinley Tech High School in Northeast D.C. Before achieving her dream to become the best wife and mother, she worked her way up the secretarial pool at NASA. Whether she, as the Regional Cookie manager, was distributing hundreds of Girl Scout cookies from her garage or working the snack booth for Adelphi Boys Club, she did it all in pearls. Doris will long be remembered for her beauty inside and out. As a woman of faith, Doris began and led for many years the Tuesday morning Bible study at Hillandale Baptist Church. Year after year, she hosted a large Mother/Daughter banquet. She deeply loved serving in the church, hosting family gatherings, providing for those in need, and putting a smile on someone's face. A celebration of life service will be held at South Columbia Baptist Church, 8814 Guilford Rd., Columbia, MD 21046 on Saturday, July 23rd at 11am. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gilchrist Hospice Services.

Doris A. Cooke Williams

November 22, 1932 - July 11, 2022