Doris I. Avery

July 31, 1928 - August 16, 2020

Doris I. Avery, 92, of Lairdsville passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at AristaCare at Loyalsock of Montoursville. Doris was born July 31, 1928 in Danville and was the daughter of the late Charles N. Houseknecht, and Irene J. (Bartlow) Houseknecht. She was the wife of the late Donald G. Avery. Doris was a great mom and a great grandmother who was selfless and always put others before herself. She loved her family and was always willing to join her children to help with projects, babysit, or just ride along. Doris enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, cooking, sewing, gardening, and completing puzzles. Doris spent many years working for East Lycoming School District as a cashier and cook at Renn Elementary School in Lairdsville. She enjoyed seeing and interacting with the students each day. She is survived by five children: Dean N. (Elaine) Avery of Lairdsville, James G. Avery of CA, Jean M. (Tom) Hess of Hughesville, Kimberly I. Shaffer of Muncy, Phillip Lynn (Elle) Avery of Allentown, twelve grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. In addition to her parents, Doris was predeceased by her husband, Donald G. Avery, on August 7, 1994, a son: David Avery, a twin brother: Charles Dean Houseknecht, and by a great granddaughter: Avery Sherwood. Family and friends are invited to attend Doris’s graveside service at noon on Thursday, August 20 at Lairdsville Cemetery, Franklin Twp., with Pastor Robert J. McKenzie officiating. In Doris’s memory, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 2041 PA-442 Muncy, PA 17756. Arrangements have been entrusted to McCarty~Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.