Doris Church

Doris Church, age 87, of New Madison, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025, having earlier been surrounded by her family. She went peacefully on the wings of an angel to be with her God, following a brief stay at EverHeart Hospice Care Center of Greenville, OH.

Doris was born on February 22, 1938, in Brafetsville, OH, the daughter of the late OH “Red” Studebaker and “Granny” Caroline Elizabeth (Westfall) Studebaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death, at a very young age, by her first husband and father of her 4 children, Kenneth Wayne Sorrell of Eldorado, OH in 1966 and in 2019 by her 2nd husband, Paul A (Buzz) Church. Also in 2025, Buddy, her much loved dog passed. She is also preceded in death by her half-sister Della Studebaker Fosdick; her half-brothers Junior and Lowell Studebaker; and her step-granddaughter, Cindy Navarro.

Doris is survived by her brother Doriel ”STUDE” Studebaker; her children “the 4 J’s” - Jennifer (Tyle) Townsend, Jvonne (Harvey) Setser, Jerome (Beth Cromwell) Sorrell and Julie (Rex) Hinkle; grandchildren, Dustin Townsend, Tennille (Justin) Brown, Nicki (Scoob) Cook, Rob (Diann) Rodrigues, Brittany (Brad) Hathaway, Joe (Jessica) Denny, Matthew (Jenn) Hinkle, and Tyler (Natalie) Hinkle; great grandchildren, Abbie Townsend Rogers, Damion (Lexie) Cook, Camden Cook, Logan (Olivia)Rodrigues, Corey (Emma) Rodrigues, Elizabeth Rodrigues, Braden Denny, Donnie Hathaway, Faith Hathaway, Landon Kovacs, Stella Denny, Marillyn Kovacs, Colton Vance, Memphis Denny, Steven Denny, Addison Burke, Charley Hinkle, Jase Hinkle, Maci Hinkle, and Levi Hinkle; her great great grandchildren Nash & Banner Cook, Jackson Potter & Coleson Rodrigues and baby boy Rodrigues due soon. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Kelly Studebaker, Amy (Jamie) Wright; great nieces and nephews, Renee Weaver, Karsi (Hunter) Willhite , Addy Wright and baby boy Willhite due in the fall. Doris’ family has had 5 generations for a very long time; it is sad to see that tradition end. She is also survived by her step-children, Wendy(George) Navarro & Tina Potter; and step grandchildren, Katie Navarro, Austin, Bethany, Andrew Potter.

Doris graduated from New Madison High School. She worked at New Madison Coin Laundry, Fort Black Buffett, Gershuh’s Restaurant, and Bob Evans.

The highlights for Doris were visits from her family. She loved going to church, and it was always her prayers that made others feel so much better. The church ladies would always include her and take her out to eat. Thank You Pastor Carol, Lisa, Totty, Jenny, Connie and anyone else who decided to go along on any given day.

The family would like to share “A special thank you to Pastor Carol and Pastor David. Also, our very caring friend Debbie. And a very sincere thank you to everyone we came in contact with at EverHeart Hospice Care Center for keeping Mom comfortable, you did an awesome job and are a great team!”

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, June 9, 2025 at New Madison United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison. 

A visitation will be held prior to the service on Monday from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to Everheart Hospice or the New Madison United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.tributefuneralhomes.com.