Doris Ann Myers Ponder, age 85 of Oxford, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Woodland Country Manor.

Doris was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 13, 1937 to Keith and Ina May (nee: Shephard) Myers. She was a graduate of Stewart High School where she met her future husband Ron Ponder.  She made lifelong friends during school and her heart was always in Oxford, Ohio.  The family moved to St. Pete FL in 1972 but Doris always wanted to come back to Oxford and eventually that came to pass in 1977.

Many will remember her in the Talawanda School District, where she worked for many years as a bus driver. Doris was a long time member of the Order of the Eastern Star.   In her free time, she loved to go shopping for all the best deals, or out in the camper for the weekend when Ron was with her.  They enjoyed traveling in the RV near and far.  Most of all though, Doris loved spending time with her family.  She was a caregiver at heart which meant for her always putting her family first.

Doris leaves behind her loving children Rick (Kim) Ponder and Donna (Jeff) Ponder; daughter-in-law Carman Ponder; grandchildren Scott, AJ, Kristina, Courtney, Sarah, and Dustin; and several great-grandchildren and sister-in-law Jill Myers; as well as many other family members and friends.  Doris was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ron Ponder in 1998, her son David Ponder in 2017, and her brother, Calvin Myers in 2015.

The family would like to thank Woodland Country Manor for all the kindness and compassion provided during her stay there and especially during her final days.

The family will receive friends Monday, December 11, 2023 from 11:30 AM until time of Funeral Services at 12:30 PM, all at the Paul R. Young Funeral Home, 5086 College Corner Pike, Oxford, Ohio. Immediately following funeral services, Doris will be laid to rest beside her son and husband in College Corner Cemetery.  Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association; PO Box 7023, Merrifield VA 22116-7023 .https://diabetes.org/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brand-national-brand-campaign-fundraising&utm_content=responsive-search-ad&utm_term=donate-incentive

or Animal Friends Humane Society; 1820 Princeton Rd, Hamilton OH 45011https://www.animalfriendshs.org/