Doris Ann Townsend

July 11, 1941 - April 10, 2021

Doris Ann Townsend was born July 11, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. Amongst her many titles she was most known as a loving spouse, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was also a devoted daughter to Gilbert Page who preceded her in death. Doris was also very passionate about her Aunt B, as she would call her. She played a significant role in her life; Helping and grooming her to become the caring woman we all knew her to be. She moved to Saint Louis, Missouri as a child and quickly found herself emersed in reading and became quite the creative writer. She took pride at an early age of caring for family as she helped her father, Gilbert, run their family motel and bar. In 1962 she became a mother to her only daughter, Mrs. Terri Rice and on December 30, 1966, she married her husband of 54 Years, Clarence Townsend. Aside from the responsibilities of raising a family, she enjoyed her astrology books, gardening and always provided a helping hand to anyone in need. Her family and friends would describe her as the most kind person you’d ever meet. She leaves her legacy of love to: her husband ~ Clarence Townsend; daughter ~ Terri Rice; two grandchildren ~ Tayja Rice and Terrell (Erika) Rice; and a great granddaughter ~ Zariyah Rice. May God continue to bless the family and friends of Doris Townsend.