Doris Susan Updike Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Doris Susan Updike of Stevensville, MD died Saturday January 9, 2021 at her home. She was 74. Born on October 9, 1946 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Robert Jones and Doris Fogler Jones. As a South-Baltimore girl, Doris met her beloved husband at the bus stop on one of her daily bus commutes to Eastern High School; she married Frank D. Updike on October 2, 1965. They started their family together in Catonsville before moving to Kent Island in 1979. Doris held successful careers as a real estate agent and a bank teller at Centreville National Bank. Later in life, she managed the offices of two local construction companies. In retirement, she volunteered as a treasurer of the Kent Island Elks Club. Full of laughter, she enjoyed participating in her Elks community - along with the frequent turn at a slot machine. Doris spent time on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Florida with her husband and family. She liked the water but loved the quality time with her loved ones. She loved Ocean City; Doris both made and gave many happy memories on the beach with family and friends. Doris’s biggest priority in life was her close friends and her beloved family. She was their biggest cheerleader, advocate, confidant, and unconditional supporter. She strove to make birthdays, holidays, and everyday activities - like going to Cracker Barrel - something special and memorable. Doris is survived and missed by her husband of 54 years Frank D. Updike of Stevensville, Maryland; her children, Sherrie Oertel (Bill) of Easton, Maryland and Frank D. Updike (Shaun) of Seaford, Delaware; her grandchildren, Mitchell, Molly, Krue, Finlee and Ledger; and her brothers, Bob and Rick Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert M. Jones & Doris Lavern Jones and her brother Jim Jones. She had a group of beloved friends that were like family to her. A private memorial gathering will be held on Thursday January 14, 2021 at the Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home in Chester, MD. A LIVE webcasting will begin at 4PM. The family requests that in lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to the Animal Welfare League of Queen Anne’ County or Chesapeake Cats and Dogs. For online condolences see www.fhnfuneralhome.com

Doris Susan Updike

October 9, 1946 - January 9, 2021