Doris Ilene Caudle, 92, of Wayne City, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born on June 27, 1932 to Stanley & Margaret “Bess” Fenton. She was united in marriage to Joe Caudle on August 21, 1951.
Doris worked as a secretary at Airtex in Fairfield, IL. After raising her six children, she attended Frontier Community College and earned an associate degree. She was a member of Sims Missionary Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. Doris’ greatest joy came from spending time with her family.
Doris is survived by her 6 children: Robert (Betty) Caudle, Mary Lousig-Nont, Stephen (Mary Irwin) Caudle, Barbara (Nick) Feather, Byron (Mark Pappas) Caudle, and Myron (Dena) Caudle. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents Stanley & Margaret “Bess” Fenton, her husband Joe Caudle, an infant son Larry, a son-in-law Larry Lousig-Nont, a grandson James Caudle, and her sister Mary Evelyn Austin.
A Graveside Memorial Service for Doris Ilene Caudle will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City, IL with Rev. Bud Storey officiating. Those attending are asked to meet directly at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sims Missionary Baptist Church, and will be accepted at Young Funeral Home in Wayne City, which is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences, memories, and words of encouragement may be shared at www.youngfuneralhomellc.com
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