Doris Mahaffey, 91
DOVER, Del. - Doris Mahaffey passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 31. Born April 30, 1931 in Harrington, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Webster and Elizabeth Ivins.
Doris worked for W.T. Grants, Loumer and Kim Manufacturing retiring in 1990. Doris was raised on a farm and was a true tomboy who wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty. Growing up she would rather be in the field helping her daddy then anything doing with the indoors. She prided herself on being able to work as hard as any man. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, knitting and NASCAR racing. In her later years, Doris enjoyed camping and touring the country in her motor home.
Doris was predeceased in death by her first husband, M. Cooper Coverdale; a sister, Ida Beauchamp; a brother, Harvey Ivins; and a step-son, Robert Mahaffey, Jr.
Doris is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Robert Mahaffey; sons, Ronald and Doug Coverdale; and daughter, Darlene Ravis; a brother, Bill Ivins; and a sister, Brenda Collins. She is also survived by two granddaughters, Kimberly Ryan and Lindsey Stamps; and a step-daughter, Ruthann Washburn; and four great grandchildren.
A special thanks goes to Christiana Accent Hospice and Teresa Andrews who helped care for Doris the last several years.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 5, 2022 at Faries Funeral Home, 29 S. Main Street, Smyrna, Delaware. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. Services will begin at 12 p.m. Burial will follow in Sharon Hills Memorial Park in Dover.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Christiana Accent Care Hospice, 220 Continental Drive, Newark, DE 19713 and by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.