Doris Newell Richey

Doris Newell Richey, 89, wife of the late William Kenneth Richey, Sr., of Abbeville died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late Andrew B. and Janie Milford Newell. She was dedicated both to her home and her church. Doris was a longtime member of Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church. She was known as an accomplished seamstress having designed and constructed elaborate evening wear, as well as clothing for her children. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by seven brothers, Westfield, Dick, Raymond, Edward, Aldolphus, Joe and Morty; a sister, Thelma Newell Suber and a grandson, Greg Sloan. Mrs. Richey is survived by her daughter Gwen Richey Sloan of Winston-Salem, NC; son, Kenny Richey; a brother, Jack Newell, and his wife, Frieda; a sister, Polly Newell Smith; a brother-in-law, Max Suber; a sister-in-law, Beatrice Newell, all of Abbeville; grandchildren, Melanie Salling, and her husband, Joe, Michelle Richey and Trent Richey; great-grandchildren, Megan and Macy; and many extended family members. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM to 2:00PM, Saturday, June 14, 2014 in the Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. Funeral services will begin at 2:00PM in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions, in memory of Mrs. Richey, may be sent to Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church, 194 Highway 20, Abbeville, SC 29620 or to Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Richey family.