Doris Ann Pangborn Holliday

Doris Ann Pangborn Holliday

Midlothian

Doris A. Holliday, of Midlothian, VA, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2021.

Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1929, Doris was the third of four daughters of Warren and Ethel Pangborn. Growing up on a century-family farm in Shellsburg, Iowa, Doris graduated from Shellsburg High School in 1946 and then Iowa State University in 1950, majoring in Home Economics. After college, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert (Bob) Holliday, and they were blessed to celebrate 62 years of marriage. Together they had five children, nurturing a close and loving family. Doris and Bob moved their family 4 times with Bob’s career where each move enriched their lives with new friends and experiences. They ultimately retired to Midlothian, Virginia in 1990 and became active members of Woodlake United Methodist Church. In retirement, Doris and Bob enjoyed traveling in their motor home throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. Doris was an avid reader and enjoyed a hearty discussion especially when concerned with sharing her faith. She also loved textiles and sewing, as well as arts and crafts of all kinds, cooking, music, and Bible study. Doris will be remembered for her love of family, her enthusiasm for a good craft project, her adaptability, and her quiet strength and spirit.

Doris was predeceased by her husband, Bob, her 3 sisters, Betty Husted, Jean Showman, and Diantha Sperry as well as her daughter, Sara. Doris is survived by her children, Bob Jr., Ann Dunbar (Frank), Kathy Sours (Bill), and Steve, as well as 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate Doris’s life on July 1st at 11:00 at Parkers Grove Baptist Church, Shellsburg, Iowa.