Doris Jean Herman

Doris Jean Lawson Smith Herman, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 20, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born in Kingsport, TN and she attended Double Springs Baptist Church and graduated from Sullivan High School. Following graduation, she married Lonnie "Bill" Smith and moved to Chicago, IL where she raised two children. While living there, Doris attended St. Rene Parish and was employed at R.R. Donnelley from 1956 until her retirement in 1993. Following the death of her husband, Robert "Bob" Herman in 1997, she returned to Kingsport where she remained until her death. Doris was a faithful member of St. Dominic Catholic Church. Family and friends were Doris Jeans passion and delight. She was so proud of her three granddaughters and was blessed to have been able to meet and spend time with her great granddaughter and namesake, Stella Jean, who was born this past July. She enjoyed playing bridge as well as gardening, which was her life long passion. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Anna Lawson; her husband, Robert "Bob" Herman; son, Anthony "Tony" Smith; step-son, David Herman; siblings, George Lawson, Vestal Caffarelli, Gladys Cook and Lois Wiseman; and her precious Yorkie, Ollie. She is survived by her daughter, Michele and husband, Scott Johnson; step-daughter, Barbara Herman; step-son, Steven and wife, Starr Herman; daughter in law , Denise Smith, granddaughters, Tanya Smith and husband, James Phillips, Candace Johnson and husband, Jonathan Mash and Amanda and husband, Carl Lindgren; brother, H B and wife, Frances Lawson; sister, Elizabeth Dunn; nephew, Mark Dunn; niece, Patricia Andrews; and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 from 10am - 11am at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Kingsport, TN. A Memorial Mass will follow at 11am with Father Michael Cummings officiating. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice for their care and compassion. Also, a very special thank you to all of her family, friends, and neighbors who unselfishly gave of themselves in Doris time of need. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, St. Judes Children Research Hospital, or a charity of your choice. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home in Kingsport TN is serving the family of Doris Jean Herman. For more information, please call 423-723-8177 or visit www.trinitymemorialcenters.com where you will be able to send a message, a gift or flowers.