Doris Jean Harrison

     Doris Jean Harrison (nee Bynum), at the age of 88, residing in Ellison Bay, WI, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

     She was born, the eldest of 10 children, on December 22, 1935 in Water Valley, MS.

     Doris is survived by her two children, Patricia (Ron Jones) Moreno-Jones and Ronald (Marion) Moreno. She was a beloved grandma to Adam Jones, Jeremy Jones, Abbey Jones, Ryan Moreno, Andrew Moreno, and Hailey Moreno; and great-grandma to Kyli, Caeden and Ivy Moreno. Doris is also survived by her loving sister, Linda Dalton and dear brothers, Charles (Gloria) Bynum, Steve (Cathy) Bynum, Tony Bynum, Eddie Bynum, and Joe Bynum. She was a special Godmother; aunt; cousin; and friend of many.

     Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley Bunyan Bynum and Era Alice Bynum (nee Butts); bothers, James (Mackey) Bynum and Roger Bynum and sister, Geraldine "Geri" Hagen.

     She spent her school years attending Taylor grade school and Water Valley High School where she was a proud Spelling Bee Champ, graduating in 1954. Doris moved to Chicago shortly after graduation and worked in the banking industry.

     She married Anthony Salvatore Moreno June 1, 1956 in Chicago, IL, and in 1965, they moved to Riverdale, IL.

     Doris spent her time raising her children and was very involved in the community including, Scouts, Little League Baseball, School PTA, and as a Sunday School Teacher at the Ivanhoe United Methodist Church.

     She worked at Riverdale Bank for five years, and then worked at Amoco in Chicago for six years, eventually retiring from Abn Amro Bank in Chicago in 1998.

     Doris remarried March 14, 1999 to Arthur Harrison of Burbank, IL. They enjoyed traveling and visited many beautiful locations.

     After retirement, Doris worked numerous part time jobs and spent time babysitting her grandchildren.

     In 2007, she moved to Sturgeon Bay, WI and eventually settled in Ellison Bay, WI. She enjoyed her time in Door County, and spending time with her family.

     Doris’s life will be honored by family, privately, at her request.

     Throughout her life, she gave to organizations that were important to her such as cancer research, children, food charities, veterans, and animals.

     Casperson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Sister Bay, WI is assisting the family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Doris may be shared with her family through her tribute page at www.caspersonfuneralhome.com.

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