Doris Helen Sylvia (nee Kirby) Lewis of Goshen, OH, went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2024, at the age of 87. Doris was born on April 23, 1937 in Mt. Vernon, KY, to the late Cecil and Bessie (nee Cromer) Kirby.

She was the cherished mother of Sheila Slone of Milford, OH, Pat Coffey, Jamestown, KY, James (Gilda) Sowder of West Chester, OH, and Stephanie Sowder of Goshen, OH. She was the proud grandmother of 22 and the great grandmother and great great grandmother to numerous grandchildren. Cherished sister to Jenny Vickers, Villa Tingle, and Paul Kirby. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

Doris was preceded in death by two loving husbands, James Sowder and Elmer Lewis. She is also preceded in death by her children, Joyce McFarland, Roger Sowder, Rhonda McFerron, Rick Sowder, Stevie Sowder, and a granddaughter Danielle Coffey.

She was a faithfully member of First Church of Jesus Church in Milford for over 45 years. She was known as mom to most and loved by all.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations in memory of Doris Lewis to City Gospel Mission, 1805 Dalton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45214.

Friends will be received from 5 PM to 7 PM on Monday, September 30 at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 1668 St. Rt. 28, Goshen, where services will begin at 7 PM on Monday. Interment will take place on Tuesday, October 1 at 1PM at the Old Freedom Roberts Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, KY.  Pastors Bryan Price and Pastor Brandon Sowder officiating.