Doris Yoshie Takayama Steagall, 78, of Cornelius, NC passed away Thursday November 27, 2014 at the Harris Hospice Unit / Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. Doris was born September 21, 1936 in Honolulu, Hawaii to the late Tsuneo and Kirie Takayama. Doris enjoyed going to the casino's. She loved cooking, baking and making sushi, but her most cherished time was spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Doris is survived by her loving family; husband, Melvin Steagall; daughter, Kimberly Heesch and her husband Neil, of Cornelius, NC; grandchildren, Jaeden, Teagan, Kierin, Reisen; four sisters; three brothers; many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her seven siblings. Funeral services will be private. Memorial contributions in memory of Doris may be made to the Harris Hospice Unit, Presbyterian Hospital, 200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204 Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com.