of Paris, AR
October 20, 1933 - December 20, 2025
With hearts, full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Dorothy Alice (Green) Harkey, who went home to glory December 20 , 2025, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas at the age of ninety two years.
We find peace, knowing she is healed, made whole and now in the presence of Jesus.
Dorothy , daughter of Floyd and Mildred ( Hodge) Green, was born October 20, 1933 in Saline county, Arkansas.
Those left to celebrate her memory include 5 children , Pamela Wehner and her husband Ronald of Lebanon, MO ; Robby Robertson of Ozark, AR; Bruce Harkey and his wife Cindy of Little Rock , AR; Tim Harkey of Paris, AR ; Bryan Harkey and his wife Becky of Paris, AR; 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, along with many other relatives and dear friends.
Those preceding her in death include her parents; her husband, Ted ; her sister, Geraldine Jackson; her stepson Teddy Harkey.
Dorothy graduated St. Vincent Infirmary school of nursing in Little Rock, AR, May 1954. Her career as an RN included many jobs from Little Rock, AR St. Vincent Infirmary; St. Louis, MO Barns -Jewish Hospital ; Paris, AR Logan County Health Department ; Booneville, AR Human Development Center. Dorothy was married to the late Ted Harkey for 34 years. She was a member of several civic groups including the Logan County Library Board Chairman, and the first woman to serve on the Paris School Board from 1975 to 1981. Once retired from nursing at Booneville Human Development Center she was busy oil painting and bargain shopping.
Dorothy knew Jesus, and her faith was lived out not loudly, but faithfully- through integrity, kindness, service and love for her family and friends. Her legacy lives on in the lives she shaped, the values she modeled and the example she set for generations to come.
Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m., on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Roller Funeral Home in Paris. The funeral will begin immediately following at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Rev. Harlin Brewton. Cremation will follow the service with burial of cremated remains to be held at a later date at Baxley Cemetery in Paris. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/paris
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 311 E. Main Street, Paris, AR 72855.
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18 Condolence(s)
Bev Nehus
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Robby,
I am sorry to hear about your mother. The last time I saw you both at the eye clinic in Paris, Mrs. Harley was as beautiful as ever. She was a classy lady.
God Bless,
Bev Stephens Nehus
Nora Farrell Chapman
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Dear Pam, Tim, and family, I am very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Deanna Harkey Bolter
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Grandma Dorothy, you will be missed. I remember how u always had a kind word to share, filled w kindness & love. Thank u for the wonderful receipts!!! I will treasure them.
Jackie McCormick
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
praying for the family that God will give them peace during their time of grief. She was a kind and precious lady. She could always make you laugh and she loved being a nurse. Our family will miss her dearly. I know she is with Jesus and we will see her again one day.
doris davis
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
My sympathy to her family. Such a nice, sweet and classy lady. She was always in a happy mood and looking beautiful. Doris Davis
Steve Winn
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Robby, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing, she was a special lady and was always such a kind soul. I often think of our growing up together and the time I spent with your family.
Faith Hays
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
I’m honored that i got to care for such a sweet and kind soul, she was loved dearly. I just know she’s in heaven with our Lord and Savior. You were her favorite Robbie and she will always be with you, just like you were always there for her. I’m sorry for your loss Robbie and i know no words can help through this time, but just know she loves you very much and she never forgot you were her son.
Nora odom
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Robbie, I'm sorry about your mom, she definitely will be missed. She was a classy lady. I use to call her " The woman of the hour". It always made her smile.
van rogers
Monday, December 22, 2025
Prayers for my friends and Harkeys and for Robbie. Im so sorry. Van and Diana Rogers
Judy a Naylor
Monday, December 22, 2025
Dorothy was a treasure here and now in Heaven, we will miss her, but we know she has truly gone to Glory!
Cynthia McArthur
Monday, December 22, 2025
She lived every minute of life to it's fullest, and I am so happy I got to know her.
Gladys Harkey
Monday, December 22, 2025
Robbie and Pam, So sorry for your loss, Dorothy was a wonderful friend and mother in law, We had so many fun times and boy did she like to shop
Tiffany Smith
Monday, December 22, 2025
Thank u for bringing her to brookdale i really loved getting to know her and know how a genuine person she was and u absolutely loved taking care of her R.I.P we all love u from Brookdale we all will be thinking of u Robbie
Jewell white
Monday, December 22, 2025
My heart goes out with sympathy to the family of Dorothy Harkey. We were friends many years and our kids were also. May God wrap his arms around you and give you peace at this difficult time ❤️🙏
Sabrina Frantz
Monday, December 22, 2025
So sorry to read this of the passing of your Mom Robby but know she is in heaven..
David Ritch
Monday, December 22, 2025
Sorry for your lose she had a good long life now she's at peace with her Lord and Savior!
David Willhite
Monday, December 22, 2025
Prayers for all the family. May God be with you and bless your family during your loss
Jeannie floyd
Monday, December 22, 2025
Robbie. I am so sorry for rhe loss of your mother
She was one classy woman and a friend to so many people. I am thinking of you today with my thoughts and prayers. Jrsnnie floyd