of West Memphis, AR
July 16, 1936 - July 24, 2023
Doris Ruth Johns (nee Macfarlane), 87, of West Memphis departed this life on July 24, 2023. She was born on July 16, 1936 in Union, New Jersey to Mr. Thomas Edward Macfarlane and Mrs. Elsie Irene Macfarlane. Doris was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church and actively participated in the United Women in Faith. Throughout her career, she served as an International Service Agent at Emery Air Freight until her well-earned retirement. Despite facing declining health over the past several years, Doris bravely persevered and few people truly knew the extent of her struggles. Her joy for life and indomitable spirit remained unwavering and she was always ready to greet others with a welcoming smile and a warm heart. Her greatest pleasures were found in spending time with her beloved family and friends, sewing and pets. Doris leaves behind two surviving daughters, Doreen Wray (Ted) and Darrylee Arms. Many of their friends considered her a surrogate mother due to her friendly and caring nature. Additionally, she is survived by four grandchildren, Clayton Arms, Clark Wray (Lacie Wray), Callie Arms and Chris Wray. These grandchildren were the joy of her life and she cherished every moment spent with them, especially during pool time at Grammy's. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil O. Johns Jr.; as well as her parents and her sister, Elsie Knehr. In loving memory of Doris Ruth Johns, a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
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8 Condolence(s)
Darlene S. Clark
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
I had the great pleasure of living beside Cecil and Doris back in the 90’s and could not have asked for better, kind neighbors. RIP Doris 😇
Mike and Donna kane
Monday, July 31, 2023
Dear Dory and family
My your mom Rest In Peace. Only the pleasure of meeting her once but she seemed good and one of a kind as her family
Peace be with you our friend
Whitney Mask
Sunday, July 30, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers your way.
The Greebrier Wray’s
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Dory and family, we are so sorry for your loss. I too remember swimming in their pool. Thinking of you today and for days to come.
Kaye and Lynn Stanfield
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
We are so sorry to hear about Doris' passing. She was a fun person to be around. I guess she Wilma and Betty were having a good time. Praying for you all with love.
Cathy Caldwell
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in our prayers.
Pam Young
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
So sorry to hear of Doris’ passing
Linda Martin
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
With our deepest sympathy and sincerest love. Dar was our beloved cousin and we will never forget her.
Alan, Linda & Michael Martin