Mrs. Doris Lynell Rancifer

October 30, 1943 - December 6, 2021

***MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH IS HOSTING FUNERAL SERVICES IN LOVING MEMORY FOR THE FAMILY OF MRS. DORIS LYNELL RANCIFER. PLEASE SEE VISITATION & FUNERAL SERVICE TIMES & LOCATION BELOW***MASKS & SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL STILL BE REQUIRED AT THE CHURCH**** ________________________________________ ****ATTENTION TO THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO VIEW SERVICES ONLINE YOU HAVE (3) OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM: 1. Go to Mt. Zion Baptist Church's website at: mtzionkalamazoo.org -Or 2. Go to YouTube and type in mtzionbaptistkalamazoo -Or 3. Go to Facebook, if you have a facebook account. after logging in, type in Myzionbaptistkalamazoo ***FOR THOSE THAT DO NOT USE THE INTERNET, YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE SERVICE ON YOUR PHONE BY CALLING: (269) 206-9635 ________________________________________________ The Obituary Doris Lynell Howard was born October 20,1943 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to Johnnie B. and Bula Lynell (Evans) Howard. Doris the 6th child of 11 was born into the Howard family. At the tender age of 11, Doris accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. She and her sister Clara were baptized together at Beulah Chapel in Brookhaven, Mississippi. While growing up in Brookhaven, MS, Doris attended Friendship High School before the south was integrated. She then transitioned to Alexander High School ad graduated in 1961. She also attended Alcorn University. After completing her education she relocated to Kalamazoo, MI to start a new life. Her husband Charles Sr. (affectionately known as "Brother") had secured a job and housing in Kalamazoo. After their marriage, Doris continued to work for Glass Master for more than 24 years. In the meantime, Doris and her husband started a family. Into this union 2 children were born, Taffney Ann and Charles Earl (affectionately known as "Junior"). As fate would have it Taffney fell in love and married Mark Brashers. Into this union Doris and Charles were blessed with 3 grandchildren Talise, Taris and Christian Brashers. Junior fell in love married Kristin. On December 6, 2021, Mrs. Doris Lynell Rancifer passed away peacefully at her home. She was surrounded by God's angels to usher her into the presence of God. She preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie B. and Bula L.Howard, husband Charles Earl Sr.; daughter and son-in-law, Taffney and Mark Brashers, and their baby girl Talise; brothers, Jonah and Johnnie B. Jr.; sisters, Bevelyn L Victorian and Deborah R. Hubbard; brother-in-laws, Courtney Victorian, James Harris, James Smith, and Sonny Hill. Doris leaves to cherish her memory son, Charles Earl Rancifer Jr. and wife Kristin; grandchildren, Taris and Christian Brashers; sisters, Jewerline Harris of Chicago, IL; Alice E. Price of Grand Prairie, TX; J. Alma Smith of Brookhaven, MS; Clara J. Kennedy (Albert) of Oswego, IL; Hattie M. Crisler (Glenn) of Brookhaven, MS; Ester R. Anderson (Dan) of Oswego, IL; sisters-in-law, Willie Earl Hill and Melba Osborne (Lawrence) all of Chicago, IL. Doris also leaves to cherish her memory, Floyd and Lois Brashers and a host of relatives and friends.