WILMINGTON — Doris Peele Waff, age 91, passed peacefully from her earthly life Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Lower Cape LifeCare in Wilmington.
She was born on December 22, 1933 in Martin County, the daughter of Elmer Burl Peele and Blanche Peed Peele. In addition to her parents Doris was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Edward Waff III; son, David Twine; and stepchildren, Emma Hughes (Crayton), Johnny Waff, Danny Waff, and Carolyn Warren.
Doris is survived by her daughters, Lynn Stauber (Harold) and Deborah Phelps; grandchildren, Jason Twin, Angela Teague, Joey Ingram, Tony Garrett, and Jeremy Phelps; great grandchildren, David, Connor, Lauren, Amber, Beth, Josey, Little Tony, Jake and David; great great granddaughter, Ozzy; sisters, Jean Ayers and Faye Ward; stepchildren, Chris Bethune (Ricky), Janet Hargrove (Bob), and Perry Waff (Mary); stepdaughters-in-law, Shirley Waff and Joan Waff; many extended family and friends.
Doris loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a pleasant lady who was always easy to get along with. In her younger years she always got a straight A report card in school. As an adult Doris grew a large garden, was an amazing seamstress, and a fabulous cook (her chicken ‘n pastry and banana pudding could win blue ribbons). For many years she was involved in a Genealogy Society. Doris was a sharing, caring lady who often volunteered to help others. Doris was loved and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Quinn McGowen Funeral Burgaw Chapel with Patrick Harrison conducting the service.
Doris will be laid to rest beside her husband, John Edward Waff III in the Waff Family Cemetery in Edenton at a later date.
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