Obituary of Doris-Elizabeth-Purcell Owens

OWENS, Doris Elizabeth Purcell, passed away leaving her loving family February 11, 2008. She was predeceased by her parents, Parker and Florence Purcell, and her husband of 54 years, Andrew Douglas Owens. Doris is survived by her three children, Andrew (Melissa), Elizabeth and Parker (Mary Beth) and four grandsons, Joseph, Brett, Tyler and Grant. They were the lights of her life. Doris was an excellent athlete, playing high school and college basketball at Agnes Scott College, Atlanta, Ga. She moved to Tampa with her young family in 1951 ,living in Seminole Heights and Temple Terrace for the next 57 years. Doris was active in civic groups. She was a longtime member of Temple Terrace United Methodist Church. She cherished time spent with family members and friends. Doris was always a loving and supportive parent and grandparent, ever present for activities and games. She was an avid reader and bridge player. Doris valued education and enjoyed traveling with her grandsons. The family would like to thank Naomi Zito for her undying support and care of our mom over the last 19 months. Also sincere gratitude is expressed to University Village Nursing Center Station C and the hospice Jade Team for their wonderful professional care. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Temple Terrace Methodist Church, 5030 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33617; the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 21475, St. Petersburg, FL 33742; or LifePath Hospice, 12973 N. Telecom Parkway, Suite 100, Temple Terrace, FL 33617. A memorial service to celebrate the life and legacy of Doris Owens will take place at 4 p.m. Friday, Februar 15, at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, Terrace Oaks Chapel, 12690 N. 56th St. The family will receive friends one hour prior. Words of comfort may be expressed at www.blountcurry.com