Doris Jean Tousley

 DORIS JEAN TOUSLEY 

Doris Jean Tousley, 89, of East Tawas, Michigan, died Friday, November 1, 2024 at The Heartlands Aspire Senior Living Community, Marlette. She was born November 18, 1934 on a farm near Snover to Norman and Veva (Rich) McQueen. She married Kenneth Lee Tousley on June 14, 1952 at the Deford United Methodist Church after graduating from Caro High School. Ken and Doris were married for 70 years before Ken went home to be with the Lord on October 26, 2022. 

During the course of a long and happy marriage, Ken became a United Methodist pastor. Doris was by his side as he studied at Taylor University preparing for ministry. During the course of their ministry together, she held many positions including secretary for the chaplain at Adrian College. She also held several positions for the Detroit Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Doris was proud of being the wife of a pastor and did it very well. She thought the world of her four boys and grandchildren. Doris and Ken enjoyed their retirement in East Tawas. She liked cross stitching and was not shy about getting her hands dirty with outside chores. Doris will always be remembered for her roast beef dinners, her many pies, and her heavenly molasses cookies. 

Doris is survived by her sons: Philip (Laurel) Tousley of Cass City; Jeffrey (Judith) Tousley of Frankfort; Scott Tousley of East Tawas; daughter-in-law, Theresa Tousley of Fenton; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Cheryl McQueen of Caro; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken; son, Mark Tousley; great grandson, Carl Desotell. 

 Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2024 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with her granddaughter, Rev. Briony Desotell officiating. Interment will be in Ellington Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Heifer International @ heifer.org. 

Visitation: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2024 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City 

Arrangements by  Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City