Doris M. Stamer, 87

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Doris Mae Stamer, 87, died on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2025, at her residence in Killeen, TX.

Services will take place at Chapman Cemetery in Mt. Olive at a later date.

Mrs. Stamer was born on Oct. 31,1937, to Roy W. Voyles and Hazel (Skelton) Voyles in Tulare, CA. She attended grade school at the Big Brick School in Gillespie. She graduated from Gillespie High School with the class of 1955. On Dec. 31, 1955, she married Jack Stamer in Gillespie and they later divorced.

Mrs. Stamer was employed by the Carrollton, TX, Police Department and a detention officer from 1991-2006. In 1980, she attended Christ for the Nations Bible School and earned an associated pastor’s degree. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She founded the Faith Book Store, a non-profit organization in Litchfield in 1982. In her spare time, she enjoyed painting.

A devoted Christian, Mrs. Stamer lived her life guided by faith, love and compassion. Her unwavering commitment to her family and her faith were the cornerstone of her life. She will be remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit and the countless ways she touched the lives of those around her, whether through her warm words of encouragement, or her steadfast devotion to her community and church. She left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Mrs. Stamer is survived by two sons, Dale (Tena) Stamer and Scott (Valinda) Stamer; a daughter-in-law, Jan Stamer, her son, Anthony, and her daughter, Elizabeth; grandchildren, Jason Stamer, Jennifer (Stamer)) Woolsey, Jeremy Stamer, Jacob Stamer and Brian Stamer; and great-grandchildren, Logan, Rocco, Giada, Jonathan, Zachary, Madison, Ellie, Brandon, Kaylee and Krislyn; and great-great-grandchildren Noah, Brantley, Lucy and Ellie.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Keith Stamer; and a brother, Marvin Voyles.

Memorial donations may be made in her honor to Litchfield Hearts United or Union Avenue Christian Church Children’s Food Program. Condolences may be left online at www.beckerandson.com.