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Doris Gramling Obituary

Doris W. Gramling AUGUSTA, GA - Surrounded by her loving family, Mrs. Doris Evans Gramling, 90, wife of the late Dr. Zack Gramling, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Mrs. Gramling was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She retired after 29 years as an executive secretary at the Medical College of Georgia. Doris worked/modeled for Cullum's Department Store as a young lady and started her family with Nick W. Evans, Sr. Mrs. Gramling was devoted to her family, First Baptist Church and her Sunday School Class. She was a true "Christian Southern Lady". Family members include daughters: Sally Evans Castengera (Philip), Laura Evans Moody and Carol Evans-Mitchell (Billy); son: Nick W. Evans, Jr. (Beth); ten grandchildren: Joseph Martin Glisson, Jr. (Karen), Nicole Anderson (Mike), Niki Daniel (Rob), Robert Evan Moody, Riali Lyons (Blake), Barrett Blackstock (Jodie), Brett Blackstock, Kim Trotter (Jim), Kathi Trotter (Dennis), and Chad Evans (Amanda); 13 great-grandchildren. Extended family members are Wally Gramling (Lou) and Jeannie Gramling. She enjoyed her best friends, Jean Hickey and Sunday School teacher, Sara Allen. She loved traveling the world and playing Bridge with her friends. The family appreciated the love and care she received from her very special caregivers. A celebration of life will be held Friday, August 19, 2016, 11:00 A.M., at the Storey Chapel of First Baptist Church of Augusta, with Dr. Timothy Owings officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, August 18, 2016, from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet and Son. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Augusta, 3500 Walton Way Ext., Augusta, GA 30909; Jud C. Hickey Foundation, 1901 Central Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904 or Dressel-Evans Scholarship Fund c/o Augusta University Foundation, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2016.

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Rose Hutchinson Newman

September 2, 2016

God bless you Carol

Terribly hard to lose the Matriarch of your family.

She lives on in each of you.

Wade and Lori Warner

August 24, 2016

Doris was a beautiful lady. May she rest in piece with her beloved Zach. Our prayers are with you all.

Gloria Peluso

August 21, 2016

Nick,
I am so sorry about your Mom's death.This is something so difficult to go through. I will pray for your entire family.

Gena Owen

August 19, 2016

Sally, Carol and family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my heart and continued prayers. Love, Gena Owen

Connie Smith

August 18, 2016

Laura, so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. May God give you peace, comfort and strength today and in the days to come. Your mom was beautiful and know you will miss her.

August 18, 2016

Laura,
I am truly sorry to hear that your wonderful mother has passed away. I know how difficult it is for you at this time but just try to focus on the "GOOD TIMES" you all had together. That's what worked for me.
I Love You Girl,
Pamela Anderson

SONSHINE RHODES

August 18, 2016

Sending loving thoughts and prayers to the Gramling & Evans family. May God's peace comfort you!

August 18, 2016

Doris, Mother and Grandmother, she was beautiful inside and out, funny and the most stylish woman I've ever known. I am happy and blessed to have known her. I love her entire family and pray for each of them! Love, Drew Cunningham

Tillie and Patricia

August 18, 2016

Nick and family,we at Brickle's Cleaners on Walton Way,are so sorry to hear of your mother passing away.

August 17, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and family. Janice and Charles Putnam

August 17, 2016

To the Gramling family. May God be with your family during this difficult time, only He can give us the strength that we need and is always ready to listen our prayers. Psalm 39:12: Do hear my prayer and to my cry for help do give ear. At my tears do not keep silent.

Paige Braswell

August 17, 2016

Although no words can really help ease the pain, know you all are in my thoughts and prayers! Love you all! Paige

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