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Portrait of Doris Lee Costin
In Memory of Doris Lee Costin

Doris Lee Costin

Mrs
September 20, 1937 – August 13, 2018
Lived 80 years
Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery · Spring Lake, North Carolina
I love you to the moon and back
Life story

Doris, affectionately known as Shug, never met a stranger she didn’t treat like a friend. Her life was a testament to kindness, as evidenced by her welcoming presence everywhere she went, especially her favorite spots at local restaurants where she was always greeted with open arms. Doris relished her waffle house breakfasts, sharing laughter and stories, her treat every time, much to the playful chagrin of those she dined with.

The echoes of her love reach far, touching everyone who knew her, especially when they engage in the simple pleasures she loved—watching her favorite North Carolina sports teams, sipping Bahama Mamas, or cooking her famous collard greens recipe.

As the sunlight casts the perfect glow in the sky, it’s as if Doris is letting us know she loves and misses us too. Her spirit, an epitome of divine love, ensures that those who knew her keep her memory alive through the love they pass on to the next generations.

Doris Costin’s story is not just about the life she led, but about the countless lives she touched. May she rest in paradise, and be at peace, forever remembered and forever missed. Love you, Shug.

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1937
Born September 20
1939
Doris was 2 when "Gone with the Wind" premiered in Atlanta
1945
Doris was 8 when World War II ended
1958
Doris was 21 when the Hula Hoop craze swept the country
1962
Doris was 25 when the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war
1977
Doris was 40 when Elvis Presley died
1989
Doris was 52 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1994
Doris was 57 when "Friends" premiered
2001
Doris was 64 when Apple introduced the iPod
2017
Doris was 80 when "Fortnite" became a video game phenomenon
2018
Passed away August 13, age 80
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Plot: 3D 47
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