Doreen Ellis

 made her first appearance on 29 November 1994. She is portrayed by Olga Lowe.

Storylines
Doreen is a woman who Nellie Ellis' husband, George Ellis, left her for and the mother of Louise Ellis. Nellie travels to Eastbourne for George's funeral after Doreen invites her and is annoyed that George have an upmarket house and daughter, as George refused to have children with her. Doreen and Nellie reminisce about George and Doreen gives Nellie George's old wedding ring from their marriage. Before Nellie returns to Walford, Doreen meets with Nellie and apologises for the hurt she has caused and Nellie realises she actually likes and admires Doreen. Nellie promises not to contest George's will, despite her legally being George's wife and Doreen never marrying George.