Doris Jean Howie

Doris Jean Howie, 90, of Tilton passed away on March 13, 2022 at her daughters home in Rocky Point, North Carolina. She was born November 27, 1931 in Fithian, Illinois to parents Marvin and Alice Hackney. They preceded her in death. She graduated from Sidell High School with the Class of 1949.

Doris married Harold Howie in July of 1958 in Danville. They spent a wonderful 57 years together before his passing in 2015. Doris is also reunited in death with her son EJ Fellers, her siblings Marjorie Elston, Harley Hackney, and Wanda Westfall, and good friend Terry Cramer.

Doris worked at Chuckles Candy for 12 years and then Quaker Oats for another 22 years before her eventual retirement. Though retired, Doris kept busy and on the move until very recently. She and Harold enjoyed annual trips to Myrtle Beach for 38 years. She collected salt and pepper shakers and loved cooking, particularly noodles. She looked forward to cooking for the Tilton Senior Christmas Dinner each year when she could share some her famous noodles.

Doris is survived by her daughter Debbie (William) McNair of Rocky Point, North Carolina and her son Marty (Lee) Fellers of Gulf Breeze, Florida. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Laura (Shawn) Osborne, Angie (Bob) Lemeire, Amy Jo Fellers, Melissa (Doug) Latoz, Andy (Heather) Thomas, Kimberly (Brian) York, Suzanne (Zemery) Woodruff, Ted Meeker III; step-grandchildren Willie McNair, Jason McNair, Ed Miller, Seth Miller, James Miller, Dennis Miller, and Tomi King; great-grandchildren Chelsea, Layton, Ellery, Marin, Chance, Taylor, Jackson, Sutton, Colton, Joshua, Ryleigh, Kinsley, Lauren, Savanna, and Nathaniel; and great-great grandchildren Allisen and Phoenix. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; their love filled her with joy.

Her siblings Norma Zimmerman, Charlotte Peddycourt, and David Hackney also survive her as well as good friends Robin Elliot and Marilyn Snead and her special nephew Cary (Cathy) Howie. To say she will be missed is an understatement.

Doriss family would like to extend a special thanks to Pam and Jerry Alcorn, Ray and Sandy Howie, Tammy Long, and CNA Sarah Harris for the wonderful care shown to Doris prior to her passing.

A visitation will take place on Monday, March 21, 2022 from 5:00- 7:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center at 3940 N. Vermilion Street in Danville. A funeral service celebrating her life will take place on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest next to Harold at Sunset Memorial Park following services.

Services Visitation Monday March 21, 2022 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Funeral Service Tuesday March 22, 2022 11:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834