Doris

Brown

In Loving Memory of Doris Brown

November 12, 1933 – November 7, 2026

Doris Brown, a beloved mother and cherished matriarch whose love reached across generations, passed away on November 7, 2026, at age 92.

Born as Doris Misenhelter on November 12, 1933, in Kansas City, Kansas, she was the daughter of Daniel Misenhelter and Bessie Griffin. She had five known siblings: Robert, Ray, Paul, David, and Betty. After losing her mother at a young age, circumstances beyond the family’s control led Doris to live at the Rebekah-Odd Fellows home.

After high school, Doris married Charles Rumford. Along with his name, she embraced his three children—Butch, Carol, and Stanley Rumford. She raised them as her own. Doris and Charles also welcomed a daughter, Marcella Rumford.

Doris later married William (Bill) Tolly, the love of her life. They remained together until his passing in 2000. She then reconnected with her high school sweetheart, Junior Brown, and they married, sharing their lives until his death in 2015. Doris later moved back to East Lynne, Missouri to live with her daughter Marcella Pulliam, where she remained until her passing.

A beautiful person and a loving mom, Doris leaves a legacy of love, compassion, and generosity. Her family includes nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, and three great-great-great-grandchildren. Every generation had the gift of experiencing her love and giving spirit.

Doris will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. The kindness she shared and the love she gave will live on in the generations of family whose lives she touched.

A celebration of life for Doris Brown will be held at Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene on November 14, 2026, at 2 p.m.