Doris Garland, age 87, of Perry, passed away Wednesday February 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 3, 1936 in Meadville, Pennsylvania, to  Hazel (Clark) and Henry Sanderson. She married her one and only love, Albert Garland, on January 24, 1957, in Linesville, Pennsylvania.

Family was everything to Doris. She devoted her life to her family. She received such joy when with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Doris enjoyed travelling, the theatre at Playhouse Square, and…….chocolate. She loved attending her church, Faith Baptist Church, in Perry, Ohio. Doris was a Prayer Warrior, praying every day for each member of her family.

She is survived by her children, Lorre (Dennis) Chalfant, Gary Garland, Sr., Mark (Dawn) Garland, and Susan (Chris) Lewis; grandchildren, Aimee, Gary, Jr. (Courtney), Marcus (Ashley), Joshua, Seth, Caleb (Maddie Miller); great grandchildren, Andrew, Isaiah, Parker, Abby, Liam, Paislee, Elliott; brothers, Randall (Elizabeth) Sanderson, Charles (Arda) Sanderson; She was preceded in death by her husband Albert; grand daughter Karie Bair; and her parents; sister, Carol Sanderson; brother, Thomas Sanderson.

Friends will be received 10 – 11am Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Faith Baptist Church, 3003 Narrows Road, Perry Ohio, 44081, with a Funeral Service immediately following at 11am. Final Resting Place will be Perry Cemetery.

Family suggests memorials be made to Faith Baptist Church, or Crossroads Hospice, 8224 Mentor Ave., Suite 110, Mentor Ohio, 44060.

Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family at this time. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com