Doris L. Eissing

Doris L. McDowell Eissing, age 98, of Seaford, Delaware, formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Doris was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Charles McDowell and Lidia Boulden McDowell. She graduated from John Bartram High School. She was a retired accounting clerk with the United Way of Delaware.

She was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church, the church choir, the covenant group and the Rebecca circle. She was also a member of the Claymont Community Volunteer Center.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, William Eissing who passed in 2014. She is survived by her daughters; Jan L. Volker, of Millsboro, DE., Pamela J. Peel (Ron), of Bear, DE., and Suzanne Knowles (Alan), of Port St. Lucie, FL., 6 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:00 am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1120 Darley Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. Interment will be private at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1120 Darley Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.

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Funeral Services

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:00 am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1120 Darley Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. Interment will be private at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE.

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Traci A Milligan lit a candle and writes,

Ms. Doris had the prettiest smile. I would always ask her where is my smile and she did. She loved to play cards with me , I showed her one time the game kings in the corner and she did amazingly well every time we played. She was a beautiful woman inside and out and I am the better for knowing her and sharing two wonderful years while she lived at the Manor House. She is know in her mansion on a beautiful hill home with God. Bless you Ms.Doris. With Love,Traci

08/30/2025 06:49 pm

Carol B. writes,

Cousin Doris will always have a special place in our hearts. My sister and I loved visiting her and Cousin Bill as did our parents. Doris always made us feel so welcomed, would take an interest in our little shenanigans and laugh to light up the room. I can't look at a bag of walnuts now without thinking of her delicious black walnut bread. She was just an overall great mensch with an easygoing joy. I'm so glad our kids Lillian, Richard and Michael got to meet her. Thank you for everything Doris - hope you have the best afterlife.

09/09/2025 03:50 am

Judy Bessel writes,

I want to take a moment to share my heartfelt thoughts about Cousin Doris. I will always cherish the memories of visiting her and Cousin Bill, from the childhood times of running around in their beautiful woods, to playing duets with Cousin Bill as an adult. Doris, listening to it all made us feel so welcome, and her friendly, laidback nature brought so much joy to our gatherings. She truly had a gift for making everyone feel special. Thank you, Doris, for all the love and happiness you brought into our lives. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. With love, Cousin Judy

09/09/2025 04:07 am

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