Doris June Zerkle

Doris June Zerkle, 82, of Cheshire, Oh went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 27, 1924 to the late George and Margaret McCarty Noble. Doris was married to Raymond Lewis Zerkle who preceded her in death after his own battle with cancer in 1999. Doris was a retired case worker for the Dept. of Human Services. She was an active member of the Cheshire Baptist Church since 1954, where she taught Sunday School, served on various boards and was treasurer. Doris was also a member of the Cheshire Garden Club, Eastern Star, and the Cheshire Canista Club. She served as the Clerk of Cheshire Village as well as a member of the Cheshire Village Council. Doris is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Jeffrey and Kim Zerkle of Pickerington, OH., Five grandchildren: Jenna, Jordan and Jared Zerkle, Chad and Derek Rhodes, one Great Grandchild: Justin Rhodes. Sister Helen Preston of Cheshire. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Husband Raymond Zerkle, Three brothers: Jack, Robert and Earl Noble and four sisters: Mary Sherrick, Hazel Collins, Kathleen Noble and Freda Noble. Services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at the Cheshire Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Little and Pastor Harold Tracewell officiating. Burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 until 9:00 pm Monday, June 12, 2006 at the Willis Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the Church. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the American Cancer Society or the Holzer Hospice Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Cemetery: 2006-06-13 Gravel Hill Cemetery Gallia County OH US Visitation: 2006-06-12 18:00:00-21:00:00 Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Service: 2006-06-13 14:00:00 Cheshire Baptist Church Cheshire OH US