Doris L. Rose

In loving memory: Doris Lee Sherwood, 92, of Abilene, Texas, Formerly of Andes, New York, went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at home.

Doris was born on April 22,1934 in Liberty, NY to Clarence and Leona K. Sherwood. In her youth, she loved square dancing with her husband Ronald Rose and spending time with family in Andes where she was a resident for over fifty years. She loved to read, travel, do puzzles, play canasta, scrabble, and bingo.

Doris went to work as a teenager at the telephone company as a switchboard operator. Over the years she worked at the Merrill Estate, at ARC as an instructor, and dedicated several years to volunteer work.

Doris is survived by her three daughters Karen Kobeski and her husband Edward, Barbara McCullough, Ellen Lukkasson and her husband Rick, two brothers, Clarence Sherwood and wife Julie and Donald Sherwood and wife Alyce. Doris was beyond blessed to have 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren all of whom will dearly miss her.

Doris was preceded in death by her two infant brothers James and Dennis Sherwood, her sister Robin Ford, and her son Dennis Rose.

Doris will be laid to rest in her home state of New York. A memorial service will be held at MacArthur Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Delhi, NY on October 23rd at 11am, followed by interment at Andes Cemetery, then light refreshments at the Andes Fire Department.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in her honor to the Andes Fire Department.