Gloria Jean Doty

She was born on December 31, 1940 to the late John Charles Wisner, Sr. and Helen Elizabeth (Stone) Wisner.

She was also proceeded in death by her sisters; Mary Anna (Wisner) Johnston, Frances (Wisner) Mollison Kresser and Martha Lynn (Wisner) Thornton Gangnath, her brothers John Charles Wisner, Jr. and Jackson “Jackie” Stone Wisner (USAF, Ret.), and two half brothers; Ben Bruin Wisner (USMC, MIA) and Bruce Mask Wisner.

Gloria, like her brothers and sisters was a very vibrant and loving individual who was very proud of her family. Growing up in Southeast Arkansas, many would describe the closeness of her family as being “stitched together”. God has granted her peace, eternal tranquility and by his graces she will be joining them to be together as a family once again.

She is survived in death by her husband of 65 years; Howard S. “Shannon” Doty, her son; Heath Alan Doty, her three grandsons; Jonah Layne Doty, Conlan Wright Doty, Landon Jacob Doty, and many loving nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives.

Gloria was a devoted wife, loving mother, home-maker, realtor, property manager, avid quilter and loving daycare provider later in life to her three grandsons. Her’s is a life and career not measured by the diplomas or materialistic accomplishments in life but one that is measured by the volume of tears surrounding her departure from this world.

Her extended family has held family homecoming picnics at a historic church and cemetery near her hometown of Dermott, AR for decades. This holy place is very special to her and her family and she will be honored there this Spring in an upcoming reunion. If you would care to make a memorial donation to the church in her name please, send a check to: Mt. Olive Cemetery Association, 213 James Stone Rd, Hamburg AR 71646.