Doris P. Vince

Doris Pearl Vince (nee Hayes) died peacefully in Southwest General Hospice on July 26, 2023 in Strongsville, Ohio at the age of 87. Her 3 daughters came from near and far to share what turned out to be one last week with their Mom.  One very special day brought laughter, happy memories and shared stories.  It will forever be known by “her girls” as “The Best Day Ever”. 

Doris was born on August 24, 1935 in Fairmont, West Virginia. She graduated from Mannington High School where she met Bill. It’s impossible to talk about Doris without mentioning Bill.  Their history is inseparable. They married soon after graduation and were together 62 years until Bill’s death in 2016.  

Most of their lives were spent in the greater Cleveland area where they busily worked and raised their daughters but always made time for family and friends.

Doris and Bill spent many happy summers at their home on Middle Bass Island, where they continued to make great memories with their kids, grandkids, and friends.  After retiring, they moved to Tanglewood in Sebring, Florida where they both thrived and made wonderful close friends. 

Doris was very social and kind. She believed that nobody should feel alone and was dubbed the unofficial “Mayor of Tanglewood”.  She was on several social committees, planned countless parties, and coordinated care packages, ride schedules and meal preparations when friends were in need.  She spearheaded holiday dinners for neighbors without family nearby.

She has positively impacted the lives of many people in ways big and small.  She will be greatly missed.

A private ceremony will be held in her honor. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made in her memory to Southwest General Hospice Services, 18659 Drake Rd. Strongsville, OH  44136.  The family would like to thank the caregivers and staff for their kindness and caring support during her final weeks.