Search by Name

Search by Name

Doris Derrick Obituary

Doris F. Derrick N. CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest on the evening of June 22, 2010, Doris Fizer Derrick, widow of Billy S. Derrick. Residence, North Charleston, South Carolina. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at Coastal Shores Baptist Church, 8310 Dorchester Road, Friday, June 25, 2010, at eleven o'clock. Committal services will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Inc., Easley, SC, Saturday morning at eleven o'clock. The family will receive friends at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL this Thursday evening from six until eight o'clock. Mrs. Derrick was born on April 6, 1928, in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Dewey and Verna Kiger Fizer. She was a member of Coastal Shores Baptist Church, a homemaker and enjoyed bowling for more than 45 years. Surviving are two daughters, Ruth Lathrop of Portland, ME and Belva Leyh of Mount Pleasant; four sisters, Charlotte Rich of Martinsburg, WV, Julia Snodgrass of Manasses, VA, Jewell Parker of Talbott, TN, and Diane Nash of Morehead City, NC; two brothers, Robert Fizer of East Liverpool, OH and Joe Fizer of Elkview, WV; seven grandchildren, Dale Parker of North Charleston, Lorei Burn of Atlanta, GA, John Parker of North Charleston, Allie Rogers of Givans Ferry, SC, Michelle Fith of Atlanta, GA, Stuart Lathrop, Jr. of Brayenton, FL, Jennifer Wildes of Windham, ME; thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Derrick was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Burn of Marion, NC; a sister, Margie Corffee of Leon, WV; three brothers, William Fizer of Blue Creek, WV, Tom Fizer of Mecungie, PA, and Bernard Fizer of Blue Creek, WV. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, SC 29406 and/or Hospice of Charleston Foundation, 676 Wando Park Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website, www.jhenrystuhr.com Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Doris Derrick

Not sure what to say?





3 Entries

~hailey

June 27, 2010

i love you and miss you and i will never forget you and you are always here with me <3

Nadene Carter

June 26, 2010

I love you and will miss you Mammy. You're in a better place now and we know that you will always be watching over us all. :)

Allie Rogers

June 26, 2010

My heart aches from this huge loss but I know you are in a better place and finally reunited with Grandpa and Moma! I will miss you every day untill I see you again. I love you Mammy!

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results

Make a Donation
in Doris Derrick's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for Doris Derrick

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Doris's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Doris Derrick's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more