Doris Ann Mcconnell

Doris Ann McConnell, age 86, of Bloomington, passed away July 30, 2010. She was born April 7, 1924 at Indianapolis to Walter and Naomi (Hall) Hook.

She graduated from Arsenal Technical High School at Indianapolis in 1942. She then spent one year at Indiana University in pre-nursing and graduated from St. Vincent's School of Nursing as an R.N. in 1946. She had a long and rewarding career as a nurse in numerous practice areas, including 14 years as a nurse in the Hamilton Heights and Bloomington School Systems. Doris was also the first Director of Nurses at the Orange County Hospital. She was instrumental in the planning and opening of that facility. She retired from nursing at RCA Corporation at Bloomington, IN.

Doris was not only an outstanding nurse, but also a wonderful cook, homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Her passions in life were her children, husband, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her home and her career.

She attended Hinkle Creek Friends Church and was a member of Batesville Order of Eastern Star and the American Nurses Association.

She married Thomas E. McConnell on February 24, 1946. He preceded her in death in March of 2009.

Surviving her is a son: Mike McConnell and (Marlene Weiss) of Indianapolis, a daughter: Kathleen McBee (Steve Cormier) of Russiaville, her granddaughter: Kelly Williams (Phil Williams) of Russiaville, her grandson: Ryan McBee (Sarah Finch) of Indianapolis and three great grandchildren; Brook, Blake and Alyson.

Funeral services will be held on August 2, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Hinkle Creek Friends Church, 21617 Hinkle Road, Noblesville, IN, 46062 with Pastor Robert Stubbs officiating. Burial will follow at the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. prior to the services. Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hinkle Creek Cemetery Association, 404 Mill Farm Road, Noblesville, IN, 46022-9705. Visitation
August 02, 2010
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Hinkle Creek Friends Church 21617 Hinkle Road
Noblesville, IN
(317) 877-1071 Funeral Service
August 02, 2010
2:00 PM
Hinkle Creek Friends Church 21617 Hinkle Road
Noblesville, IN
(317) 877-1071