Doris Jean (Gore) Workman

   Doris Jean Workman, 85, of Portsmouth, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 18, 2025.  She was born in Portsmouth on December 13, 1939, a daughter of the late Emogene Adkins Williams and Edgar Gore, Jr.

  On September 23, 1954, she married Stanley Edward Workman, Sr. in Portsmouth. The couple had been married 56 years at the time of his death on November 1, 2010.

   Doris received her LPN certification from the former Shawnee State Community College, and she worked as an LPN at Golden Years Convalescent Center, later, Bridgeport 360, for 39 years. Doris was proud to have been voted “Best Nurse” in the first Portsmouth Daily Times “Best in Scioto County” readers’ poll.  She was an avid Ohio State University fan, and she instilled that love in her children. The mother of six “only” children, she loved them unconditionally. When Doris loved, she loved fiercely.

  She is survived by five children, Karen Lee (David Scott) Grashel, Dr. Stanley Edward Workman, Jr., Gordan Cowen Workman, Bruce Maurice (Polly Anna) Workman and Polly Jean Bowman,  all of Portsmouth; eight grandchildren, Amy  (John) Dinovo, Zachary Grashel, Richelle Bowman, Woodrow (Mikhayla) Workman, Candace Bowman, Mark Jackson, Richie (Heaven) Bowman, Jack (Hannah) Workman; five great-grandchildren, Aisleigh, Gracie, Ary and Kylo; a special great-grandson, Gannon Gilliam; and a great-grand-daughter due in June.

   She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Sue Workman; her brother, James Maurice Gore; and her best friend, Sharon McCoy. 

   Funeral services will be held at 3 P.M. on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home in Portsmouth with Rev. Allison Bauer officiating. The Nurse Honor Guard of the River Cities will honor Mrs. Workman for her many years in the nursing profession immediately prior to the service. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. 

   Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Music Fund at Second Presbyterian Church, 801 Waller Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662.

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