of Jonesboro, AR
October 30, 1940 - March 9, 2023
Doris Lee Rupard, of Jonesboro, AR, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 82.
Doris was born October 30, 1940 in Brookland, AR to Paul and Ora Lee (Brewington) Troutman. She worked for New Hope Specialized Industries in Searcy, AR and was a member of Woods Chapel General Baptist Church. She loved cleaning, plants, "bossing" and she was a natural caregiver.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 58 years, James Merle Rupard and three grandsons, Jack Rupard, William Douglas Rupard and Tyler Griffin Rupard.
Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Doris include her sons, Randy (Carol) Rupard and William Doug (Mary) Rupard; a daughter, Kimberly Rupard; grandchildren, Josh (Chelsea) Rupard, Jordan (Nick) Doyle, Madison Bass and Max Rupard; great-grandchildren, Porter and Weslynn Doyle, Reagan Bass and Reece Rupard and a brother, Don (Lucille) Troutman.
Funeral services will be 3 pm Sunday at Woods Chapel General Baptist Church, 175 Hwy 230 E, Brookland, AR 72417 with Rick Hathcoat officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery.
Visitation will precede the service from 2-3 pm at the church.
In lieu of flowers the family requests lasting memorials be made in Doris' honor to either Woods Chapel General Baptist Church or to Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202.
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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17 Condolence(s)
Lorri Lutz
Monday, March 20, 2023
I'm so sorry for they families loss. She was a wonderful woman. You all are in my prayers.
Sheila Crafton
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Randy, Doug, Kim and Families
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ann Bohne
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Doris will be so missed! Prayers to Randy, Doug, and Kim and remaining family
Anna L Mills
Saturday, March 11, 2023
So sorry to hear about your mother, she was a dear sweet friend.
she will be missed by many.
D. Barry/Lucy Holden
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Two Souls united on earth/ now together in God’s presence! Love y’all
Merle/Doris.
Kathy Diel
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Have many good memories of living next door to your folks. Your Mom was the energizer bunny!! So sorry I am unable to attend service but am thinking of you all and giving thanks for the many years you had with your mom
Gail kennedy
Saturday, March 11, 2023
We will all miss you rip love you sweet lady. ..
Bonnie Davis
Saturday, March 11, 2023
My thoughts are with you tonight. I think your mom and dad taught you to seek and find the beautiful gifts given to us from GOD EACH DAY. You must be just a perfect blend of both of them.
Nina Eudy
Friday, March 10, 2023
Kim, so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers and with you and your family.
Lisa Bridger Garmon
Friday, March 10, 2023
Prayers for Randy, Doug, Kim and families during this difficult time.
Beverly Haskins Roland
Friday, March 10, 2023
Kim and family my condolences to you all! I remember your mom sewing my apron for our class in high school! Sure loved your family!
Tim Smithey
Friday, March 10, 2023
Kim,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Tim Smithey
Ginger Pickens Brookshire
Friday, March 10, 2023
Kim, I am so sorry for your families loss and will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Doris was a wonderful lady and both your parents meant a lot to my parents.
She was a very sweet lady and I have many found memories of her from our younger years at church.
Jackie McDougle
Friday, March 10, 2023
So sorry for loss of Mrs Doris she was a very sweet lady, she will be missed greatly. Heartfelt prayers to the family.
Dianne Gibson
Friday, March 10, 2023
Sis. Doris sat in front of us at church. Sweet lady. She will be missed.
Byron or Susan N Gatlin
Friday, March 10, 2023
Doug and Randy and Kim,
Byron and I are both so very sorry for your moms passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With much love
Byron and Susan Gatlin
Debbie Lochridge
Friday, March 10, 2023
Doug, I am so sorry to hear that your Mom passed. Maybe it is because our Momma’s are there for us every day when we are growing up and Dad is working, it just seemed lots harder when she passed. If you need us for anything at all, just let us know. Love you and Mary