Funeral services for Doris I. Nottingham, 86, rural Lawrence, will be 10 am Wednesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Tom Brady will officiate. She died Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 29, 1928, in Lawrence, the daughter of Ward E. and Edith M. Oehlert Landis.
Mrs. Nottingham was a member of First United Methodist Church since 1948, United Methodist Women, Sunny Valley E.H.U. since January of 1948, and held several offices, Douglas County Farm Bureau, a 4-H Leader for many years, 4-H improvement leader, worked for 50 years on the Sarcoxie Election Board and was the supervising judge for 40 years. She was recognized by the State of Kansas for her many years with the Election Board.
She married Everett L. Nottingham on Oct. 19, 1947. He preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 2009. They lived on the family farm their entire married life and Doris lived there for 68 years. She was also preceded in death by a son, Dale A. Nottingham and a brother, Donald L. Landis.
Survivors include sons Lyle D. and wife Cortnee of Paris, TX., David L. and wife Jeanne of Lawrence; daughter-in-law Linda Nottingham of Sharpsville, IN.; grandchildren Gatz, Scott, Jack, Paige, Braxton, Conner, Paris, and Mylee; great-grandchildren Jackson, Tyler, Brooklynn, Kenzi, Alexia, Adaleigh, Lane, and Ella.
Friends may call Tuesday 9 am to 8 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will meet with friends from 6 to 8:00pm.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Sunny Valley E.H.U., in care of the funeral home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Doris has been a wonderful, kind, and loving church friend for sometime. We always had hugs and conversation on Sunday mornings. She always had a smile. She will truly be missed.
So sorry to hear of Doris’s passing. I have known Doris since I was in 1st grade at Sunnyside School. We had to go over to the dairy barn every morning to get water for the school. Doris and Everett were very nice people. She will be missed by all who knew her. My sister Georgia Howell sends her condolences.
Norma (Kermoade) Nixon
I’m truly sorry to read about Doris’s passing. I’ve always thought she was intelligent and talented. I worked with her on the election board and was amazed at her memory. She will greatly missed . Louise
Dear David and family;
Very saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. She was an awesome lady that I admired. Will miss her.
Donna Fannin
Dorothy Fannin
David and family, Was saddened to read about Dorris this morning. She was a very kind lady. You folks are in our thoughts and prayers.
There are no words that express my sadness. My sincere condolences to Doris’ family. I talked to her Tuesday afternoon late; she said she didn’t feel well and would see the doctor Wednesday morning. I will miss her greatly.
We will miss Aunt Doris. She was a great lady. Our sincerest codolences.
Dear Nottingham family,
Doris has been a mainstay of our community for as long as I have lived here. I have great respect for her community involvement and always enjoyed talking with her about local history. She was a lovely person and will be missed.
Love,
Joy Lominska
Dear David and family,
I was so shocked to hear of Doris’ death. I had just talked to her about Don’s memorial service a few days ago.
My sincere sympathy goes to you. She was a very warm, caring, and talented lady. She talked about moving from the farm to the Arbor. That was a difficult decision for her.
Love,
Mary Gordon