Dora Ginwright Farris passed away at the age of 76 at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont, FL on Jan.1, 2014. Dora was born in Eufaula, AL on May 9, 1937. She graduated from Eufaula high school in 1955 and moved to Winter Garden, FL in 1958. She worked for West Orange Memorial Hospital until 1965 when she accepted a position at Continental Can Company where she met and quickly married Willie J (Bill) Farris in May of 1966. She valued the many friends she made in her 25 years there before retiring in 1987. In 1990 Dora returned to work for Sines Girvin Blakeslee & Campbell, CPA until 1996.
In addition to her beloved husband of 45 years Willie J “Bill” Farris, Dora is survived by her daughter Brenda Searcy DePaso and her husband Damon DePaso along with her two granddaughters Lauren DePaso and Avery DePaso, one sister Connie Casey, a sister-in-law Evelyn and (husband) Phil Childs, eight nieces and nephews, 11 grand nieces and nephews and five great-nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Lela Ginwright. Thank you to all of our family and friends for the love and support, and to Cornerstone Hospice for the continued special care over for the last 2 years. Chaplin John SanCartier will officiate the memorial service at Hyde Park
Any photographs you could share of Dora would be greatly appreciated and can be either brought to Hyde Park or sent via email to laurendepaso@gmail.com.
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
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Becky Blacketer says
Our family had the wonderful pleasure meeting Dora at a cheerleading competition in Orlando sometime ago. Since then I have been very blessed to have Brendain mine and my family lives! I can see that Dora raised a wonderful daughter!With Love,The Blacketer's
Becky Blacketer says
Becky Blacketer lit a candle in memory of Mrs. Dora Ginwright Farris
becky blacketer says
Our family has only had the wonderful opportunity to meet Dora once at our girls cheerleading competition . So I do feel knowing Brenda all these years has given me a wonderful perspective of what kind of a mother Dora was to her child . We love you and your family ! Love., The Blacketer's
Leigh Parker says
I never knew Dora, except through the memories of her loving daughter brenda. All I know is to produce such a kind, fun, loving, unique and special daughter, she must have been one heck of a mother. My condolences to the family . May they find comfort in the memories they shared with her, and feel peace that she's finally through the pain and in heaven where she belongs.
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Katie Brunette says
Dearest Dora, you will be missed by many. Forever an Angel looking down on your family! -Katie & Geoff Brunette
brenda says
Brenda lit a candle in memory of Mrs. Dora Ginwright Farris
Will Andrews and Debbie Chiles Andrews a says
It is with this note that we send our sincerest condolences on the death of your beloved Mother, Wife, Sister and Grandmother. Aunt Dora was a very sophisticated lady and I have many fond memories. I remember playing dress up with my cousin Brenda trying on so many fantastic shoes (still in the boxes). I want you to know that everyone in the Chiles-Andrews family send their regrets. I found this quote that I wanted to share. “The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God." By Eileen Elias Freeman Again, pleased accept our deepest sympathies.
Michael Chiles says
Fond memories of my Aunt Dora and Uncle Billy there home in Ocoee family get togethers in Ocala and then their home in Winter Garden always a beautiful lady Rest in Peace
Evelyn & Phil Chiles says
Evelyn & Phil Chiles lit a candle in memory of Mrs. Dora Ginwright Farris
Evelyn says
To my most treasured brother Billy,, Brenda and family, Connie and family, know we love you,We are praying for our heavenly father to comfort you. We have lost a precious loved one, Dora our memories of you are treasures. Phil and Evelyn.