Doris Therit Phelps

Doris Therit Phelps, 91, of Manchester, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Sunflower Hill Assisted Living in Westminster. Born on December 18, 1931, in Manchester, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. Therit and Myrtle (Fogle) Therit. She was predeceased by her husband Richard Phelps who passed away on March 14, 1993.

Doris began working at Springfield State Hospital at the age of 17 as a Medical Secretary in the Pathology Lab where she was offered an opportunity to continue her education and received training to become an Electroencephalograph Technician for a Neurologist, Dr. Curtis Marshall. She was employed for more than 45 years and worked at Carroll Hospital Center, Springfield State Hospital, GBMC, Harbor Hospital, Clifton T Perkins Hospital Center and Shepherd Pratt. She also assisted her husband in their apartment rental business. She was a lifelong member of Trinity United Church of Christ where she taught and was a treasurer of Sunday school. Later in life she enjoyed filling backpacks and delivering them to schools so that children had food to eat. She was a member of the Lady Elks, Westminster Lodge #2277, a volunteer at the Carroll County 4-H and FFA, Carroll County voting, and Westminster Riding Club. She was also involved in Little League programs, the Chesapeake Automobile Club, and the Gettysburg Region Antique Automobile Club of America. She enjoyed showing her 3 antique cars. Her adventures took her to Buffalo, NY., Hershey, PA., and OCMD as well as many places in between. She collected antiques, loved to travel, socialize, go to dances, and could frequently be seen at Dutch Corner in Manchester.

She is survived by her two sons: Edward McDonough Phelps of Freeland, MD., and Michael Neil Phelps of Manchester, granddaughter: Allison Myers and husband David of Hanover, PA., great-grandchildren: Brayden and Elise Myers, sister: Madeline "Madge" Hicks of Lake May, FL., and nieces Sandra Peterson and Shari Cornish and family.

She was predeceased by sister: Betty Shaffer Gouker, brother-in-laws: Carl Hicks and Donald Gouker, and nephew: Dennis Reginald Shaffer.

The family will receive visitors on Sunday, January 8, 2023, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, MD. 21102.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Bonnie Whittier officiating.

Interment will follow at Trinity UCC Cemetery in Manchester.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Gilchrist Hospice at 11311 McCormick Road Ste. 350, Hunt Valley, MD. 21031, or to a local non-profit of your choice.