Doris Ann Dalton

Doris Ann Dalton of Santa Ana, California, formerly of Caro, age 83, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015, following a long and courageous battle with Alzheimers disease. Doris was born October 9, 1931 in Thomasville, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Lawrence G. & Lucille (Sykes) Harris. Following graduation from Thomasville High School in 1949, she attended Ashmore Business College and pursued a career as a secretary in Charlotte, North Carolina. On November 3, 1956, Doris was united in marriage with Carson E. Dalton II at Myers Park Methodist Church of Charlotte, North Carolina, coming to Birmingham, Michigan in 1957. In later years, they made their home in Caro and for a few years, owned and operated the Caro Floral Shop. Carson preceded Doris in death in August of 1999. In 2008, Doris was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and relocated to Santa Ana, California so that her daughters could aid in her care. Doris had a passion for antiques and spent many weekends going from shop to shop looking for treasures. She also loved to bake, sew, play bridge with a local group of women in Caro and spend time with her family. She was beautiful, elegant and a classy lady and will be dearly missed by her friends and especially her family. Doris is survived by three children, Cynthia L. & Ron Wilsie, of Santa Ana, California, Carson Elwood Dalton III of Unionville, Ann Elizabeth Dalton of Orange, California; three grandchildren, Cole Wilsie, Caitlin Wilsie and Jack Wilsie; three sisters, Peggy & Tommy Fisher, Patricia Johnson and Jackie & Wilson Hepler; and nieces and nephews, David Fisher, Zachary & Scarlet Johnson, Leslie Johnson, Susan Hepler, Christopher & Larissa (Heimlich) Hepler. In addition to her husband and parents, Doris was preceded in death by one sister, Phyliss Harris LeBlanc in 2006 and her brother, Dr. L. David Harris in 2014. In keeping with Doris' wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the Caro United Methodist Church with Rev. Gregg Mayberry officiating. The family will be present to receive friends at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow at Kirk in the Hills Columbarium in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan at a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Alzheimers Foundation in Doris' memory, c/o 205 West Sherman Street, Caro, MI 48723. Service Information Date: Saturday, August 22, 2015 Time: 11:00 am Caro United Methodist Church Address: 989-673-2246 | Map A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the Caro United Methodist Church with Rev. Gregg Mayberry officiating.