Her education included attendance at Georgetown College, Nazareth College, a BS degree from the University of Louisville and a MA degree from Eastern KY University as well as work towards a doctorate at U of L's Institute of Community Development.
Doris was an avid reader all her life and teacher in the Jefferson County Public School System, retiring after 24 years. She was also active in the Kentucky Education Association, having held several positions within the group ranging from President of Classroom Teachers to Chairperson of KY Educators Public Affairs Committee, the head political action arm of the KEA. She was heavily involved in the Grassroots Democratic Party throughout the 70s and 80s and championed for women’s rights all her life. Doris was a Youth Minister while attending Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church and later sang in the choir at Valley Station Baptist. In addition to her interests in education, religion, and politics, she was also passionate about square dancing and was a member of the Kentuckiana Square Dance Association for over 50 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Nina Weyler of Louisville, KY, Mike Weyler (brother) and Gene Wilson (husband).
She is survived by her brothers, Ron Weyler (Shirley) and John Weyler (Mary Lou), her sons, Mark Wilson (Connie) and John Wilson (Barbara), seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday, May 23, at Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Hwy. In accordance with the latest COVID-19 restrictions, attendance will be permitted in limited numbers.
For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed on the Facebook page of Heady-Hardy Funeral Home (streaming will begin at the service time).
Please send any expressions of sympathy in the form of a donation to Lewis Manor Personal Care Home, 2905 Bowling Green Road, Franklin, KY 42134.
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