Ms. Doris M. Owens

Doris M. Owens, 81, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was born in Moberly, Missouri. She gained her wings and is with her parents, Foster George Cravens and Fannie Mae Cravens, her siblings; William Foster Cravens Sr. (Beverly), Eujetta Fleming (Tommy), Annella Wilkes (Vernal), and Glendell Cravens, also a large extended family and many life-long friends. Doris discovered her gift for music at the tender age of three, playing piano by ear. She grew up playing for her local church community in Moberly and later moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where she became a cornerstone of the Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church’s music ministry. For many she worked alongside her dear friend Theresa Wilder under the guidance of Reverend Wallace S. Hartsfield Sr, touching countless lives with her music. During the vibrant years of the 1970s, Doris brought joy and excitement to thousands as the team organist for the Kansas City Athletics, Royals, and Chiefs, providing cheer and spirit to sports fans across the city. She also shared her deep love for music by teaching piano and vocal lessons to many students throughout the Kansas City area, leaving a lasting impact on generations of young musicians. In later years, she continued her musical ministry at New Light Bethel Baptist, Church of the Living God of Olathe, Zion Travelers Baptist Church and retired from music ministry at Second Baptist Church in Olathe. Doris was well-known throughout the Kansas City area for her exceptional talent as a pianist and music director. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, music, and love. Doris is survived by her three children: Carmelita Brown of Clearwater, FL; Brian Owens of Kansas City, MO; and Charles F. Owens (Tiffany) of Frisco, TX; She was a loving and proud grandmother to eleven grandchildren: Jasmine Owens, Nathanael Roundtree, Danielle Owens, Dominque Owens, Drake Owens, Amelia Roundtree, Brittney Owens, Demitrius Owens, Brian Owens, Shaquan Owens, and Taylor Owens. Her heartbeats were her beloved great-grandchildren: Russell (RJ), Cayden, Terrion, April, America, and Cordellia. Doris also leaves behind a host of other cherished family members whom she loved dearly; including her sister-in-law, Connie Cravens, nieces, nephews, cousins, “adopted” grandchildren, and several lifelong friends. Her nurturing spirit, warm laughter, and unwavering support created bonds of family that extended far beyond bloodlines. Please join us in celebrating her life and homegoing at Second Baptist Church of Olathe, 331 N. Kansas Ave, Olathe, KS 66061 on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 11:00 am where we will gather to share memories, stories, and the music she loved. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons. Condolences may be shared on our website. .

Ms. Doris M. Owens

January 18, 1944 - September 30, 2025