Doloris Gearhart Demas, 77, departed this life on January 21, 2021, at English Meadows, Blacksburg.
She was born in Morgantown, W.Va., on Dec. 26, 1943, to the late Flora Linkenhoker Gearhart Sumner and Ralph W. Gearhart.
Doloris is survived by two sisters, Shirley Gearhart Thompson McGee of Elon, N.C., and Norma Gearhart Saunders Lawson of Christiansburg, and several nieces and nephews.
Prior to moving to Blacksburg, she lived in the Washington, D.C., area where she was a broker/realtor for many years before relocating to Southern Shores on the Outer Banks where she continued her broker/ realtor profession. She maintained a colorful life, traveling to Europe and the Middle East. She was a delight to all who knew her.
Special appreciation and unbounding love go to Barbara DeHart, who remained a lifelong friend and helpmate, and to Jim Demas, her loyal and loving friend always. Many thanks to English Meadows staff for their loving attention and care.
A memorial celebration will be held in the spring or summer at the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a place dear to her heart. Online condolences are appreciated. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
