Elder Doris Peterson Wormack

Elder Doris Peterson Worrmack, a devoted servant of the Lord and cherished member of her family and community, was born in Edison, Georgia, on February 22, 1943. She was the beloved daughter of Willie Peterson and Roxie Robinson Peterson. She was the only sister of 4 loving brothers. From the very beginning, her life was marked by faith, compassion, and unwavering devotion. Doris received her formal education in the Orange County Public School System in Winter Garden, Florida, graduating from Charles R Drew High School. She also satisfactorily completed the prescribec Course of Study for the Diploma of Practical Theology from the International Seminary in Plymouth, Florida, in 1995. Above all else, she loved the Lord and her family. With a sweet and gentle spirit, she embodied kindness in every interaction, yet she was also a mighty prayer warrior who served the Lord daily with all her heart. She was known tor asking family, friends, and even strangers if they knew that the Lord loved them a question that reflected her deep desire to share God's love with everyone she met. In 1960, she married her beloved husband, Jimmie Lee Wormack, with whom she shared a union built on faith, love, and devotion. Together, they raised four children. Doris also lovingly welcomed two additional children into her life. For 45 years, she was a faithful and dedicated member of El Bethel Temple of Jesus in Orlando, Florida, serving as a founding member of the Mother's Prayer Band and later being ordained as Elder. Her ministry touched countless lives, and she was admired for her devotion, wisdom, and encouragement. Doris retired from Southland Distribution Center and atterwards, opened a home daycare where she lovingly cared for children. The families she served loved her deeply, and many of those children Stayed in contact with her as adults, a testament to the lasting impact of her nurturing spirit. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jimmie Lee Normack , as well as her parents, Willie and Roxie Peterson; brothers: Willie James Peterson, Robert Peterson, and Ernest Peterson; father and mother-in-law: Joe and Rena Brown; and her brothers-in-law: Joseph Brown, Jr., and John Brown. She leaves to cherish her memory, children: Michael Wormack (Bobbie), Alisa Holmes (Larry), Landra Wormack, Sheryl Doctor (Victor), Sybrina Reynolds, and Terrance Primous; brother, Johnny reterson; godson, Jonathan Dawson; brothers-in-law, Aurelius Brown (Ruby) and Marvin Brown; sisters-in-law: Dorothy Matthews, Joyce Brown, and Ferndale Jenkins (Ernest); along with a host of loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, and other family members and friends who will continue to honor her life and carry forward her legacy of love and faith.

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Elder Doris Peterson Wormack

February 22, 1943 - November 19, 2025