Doris M. Church, 83, of Beatrice passed away Friday afternoon, January 10, 2025, at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln. She was born on May 8, 1941, in Beatrice to Lester and Bertha (Hill) Williams and graduated from Holmesville High School in 1957.  Doris married Larry Church on August 17, 1962, in Beatrice and they were blessed with two sons.  She worked as a receptionist/office manager for several medical offices. Doris was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and enjoyed all animals, especially her pets.  Doris loved her family and was very proud of her sons and grandchildren.

Doris is survived by her sons, Allen (Cheryl) Church of Cortland and Donald (Stacy) Church of Beatrice; five grandchildren, Jason and his wife, Kylie, Ryan, Blake, Kaitlyn and Preston Church; great-grandson, Cade Church; sister-in-law, Sandra Church of Crete; brother-in-law, Ralph (Karen) Church of San Antonio, Texas; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Church, who died on March 10, 2010; great-granddaughter, Cora Church; parents, Lester and Bertha Williams; sister, Leona (Clarence) Overbeck; brother-in-law, Dennis Church; sister-in-law, Helen (Noel) Jordening; parents-in-law, Glenn and Mildred (Gray) Church.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Centenary United Methodist Church of Beatrice with Rev. Dr. Paixao Baptista officiating. A family prayer service will be held at 10:15 A.M. on Friday at the church. Interment will be at the Evergreen Home Cemetery of Beatrice. The body will lie in state on Thursday from noon until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the family’s choice for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Fox Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Beatrice.