Doris Belle Pappas
June 8, 1937 ~ December 31, 2022
Doris Belle Hunt/ Pappas 85 passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, in Vienna, Virginia. She battled dementia and was surrounded by family as she peacefully slipped away. The family is so thankful and appreciative of Doris' "angel" caregivers and hospice staff, who were attentive to her care.
She was a devoted mother who will be missed. She is survived by her twin sons, Gregory and his wife Maureen of Vienna, VA, and Geoffrey of San Diego, CA; her grandson, Geoffrey, Jr. of Athens, Greece. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Carl, Hugh, Geneva, Vera, Verna, Teen, Ruth, Ann, and her ex-husband Harry Pappas and grandson, Demetrius Pappas.
The youngest of nine children, Doris was born on a farm in Lincolnton, North Carolina. She often spoke about growing up on a farm where they grew her favorite.. watermelon…boy did she love watermelon and sweets! A sweet tooth trait that she handed down to her sons.
She worked as an administrative assistant for the World Bank in Washington, DC, for over 30 years. In retirement, Doris traveled the globe exploring sites, foods, and fashion.
A Grave Site Service will be held 11 am, Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Andrews Chapel Cemetery, Vienna, VA.
She was a devoted mother who will be missed. She is survived by her twin sons, Gregory and his wife Maureen of Vienna, VA, and Geoffrey of San Diego, CA; her grandson, Geoffrey, Jr. of Athens, Greece. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Carl, Hugh, Geneva, Vera, Verna, Teen, Ruth, Ann, and her ex-husband Harry Pappas and grandson, Demetrius Pappas.
The youngest of nine children, Doris was born on a farm in Lincolnton, North Carolina. She often spoke about growing up on a farm where they grew her favorite.. watermelon…boy did she love watermelon and sweets! A sweet tooth trait that she handed down to her sons.
She worked as an administrative assistant for the World Bank in Washington, DC, for over 30 years. In retirement, Doris traveled the globe exploring sites, foods, and fashion.
A Grave Site Service will be held 11 am, Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Andrews Chapel Cemetery, Vienna, VA.
GREG, MAUREEN AND GEOFF, SENDING HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES AND MUCH LOVE.