Doris Marie Guadagnano, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at Benton House of Tiffany Springs.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville. Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 28, at the chapel. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge, Kansas City, MO 64138.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Veteran’s Community Project KC at Donate to the VCP Annual Fund | vcp-kc (veteranscommunityproject.org) or may be left in care of the Meyers Northland Chapel, 401 Main St. Parkville, MO 64152.
Doris was the only child born to Mose T. and Ida Mae Wright Stevenson on February 19, 1928 in Kansas City. She lost her devoted father at the age of 13 and with the help of her large extended family cared for her mother until her death in 1963. Doris was the youngest of a total of eleven half siblings and was a part of each of their lives in very special ways.
At the age of 20 she met a handsome Italian back home from World War II at a dance and they fell in love. Doris and Philip J. Guadagnano were married in 1950 and the Guadagnano family was added to her list of loved ones. They celebrated 54 years together at the time of Phil’s death in 2005. Their life together was filled with generosity and compassion that was shared with so many people. There was always room for one more person in their home and at the table.
Doris leaves behind her four daughters and their spouses: Jackie and Mike Simmons, Angie and Mike Carosello, Patty Milkert Loyd and her partner John Henry and Shann and Victor Gunter. She had four beautiful granddaughters and one grandson and four great grandsons. She will be sadly missed by the many nieces, nephews and dear friends who knew and loved her.
Family members preceding her in death were Leona Wright Borders, Delbert Wright, Sylvia Wright McGirl, an infant brother Hershel Wright and Mildred Wright Jones, Claude Stevenson, Edna Stevenson Bottino, David (Taters) Stevenson, Earnest (Beano) Stevenson, Ruth Stevenson Gerlach and Fratie Stevenson Bright.
To be a part of the amazing life of Doris was a blessing. Her legacy of strength, love and generosity lives on in all of us.
So very sorry for the loss of this beautiful woman. May God put his hand on all of her loved ones and during this difficult time.
So very Sorry for your loss. Doris was always a ray of sunshine and such a kind lady! May you find comfort in all your memories at this most difficult time.
So sad, Aunt Doris was a kind and giving person who always had a smile on her face. Her pies were amazing. She will be dearly missed.
So sad Aunt Doris was a very special person. She never forgot a birthday and I loved her letters at Christmas. She was one of our favorite people and will be greatly missed..
Ms. Doris was so very special to me. She was always so sweet and kind and was always a joy to be around. She treated me like family and I will miss her dearly. I was so blessed to have known her for over 45 years. My prayers are for her family in their time of grief. I know in my heart she is now in heaven with Mr. Phil and watching over her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
My prayers are with all of the Guadagnano family! She will be remembered fondly. I will always remember Aunt Doris as loving and caring!
I send heart felt condolences love and prayers to all my cousins and their families. She made a very big impact on my life love to all
Christine Britton
My deepest condolences on the loss of such a beautiful soul. I am saddened to have only known Doris a very short time but it warms my heart to see what a lovely legacy she leaves behind.
Doris was one of my very favorite people that I had the honor of caring for. She was always a bright spot in my day. I loved her fun personality and the detailed stories she would share with me. She has a wonderful loving family and she was very well taken care of by all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! I will never forget “mama Doris”. She will have place in my heart always because she was such a special lady…