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Doris Elrod Ramsey

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Doris Elrod Ramsey, 97, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died March 30, 2017, at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital, Siloam Springs, Ark. Born Dec. 6, 1919, in Clay Center, Kan., she was the daughter of James Lankford Smith and Helen May (Shaefer) Smith. She married Russell Elrod and he preceded her in death. Doris married J. Basil Ramsey and he preceded her in death. She lived in this area since 1936, and was a retired legal secretary and office manager for Elrod Law Firm. Doris was a member of P.E.O. Chapters T and CE for 75 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Siloam Springs, Ark., and was an elder and choir member. Doris was an initial supporter of Genesis House and received the Siloam Springs Pioneer Citizen Award in 2008. Doris was preceded in death by her husbands and one daughter Imogene Wilden. Survivors include her sons John Elrod of Fayetteville, Ark., and Daniel Elrod and wife Marie of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; grandchildren Adrienne Elrod and Christopher Elrod; step son Ron Ramsey of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; step daughter Celia Anita Decker of Natchitoches, La.; step grandchildren Don Voss, Jon Ramsey, Keith Decker, Barbara Ramsey, Kelcey Decker and Kristiana Decker. Pallbearers will be Chris Elrod, Don Voss, Charlie Pitts, Mark Simmons, Chris Willis and Bob Maples. Honorary pallbearer will be Mike Moss. A memorial service will be 2 p.m., Friday, April 7, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church, Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Ark. To sign the online guest book, visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Genesis House, 1402 N. Inglewood St, Siloam Springs, Ark., 72761, or Siloam Springs High School Scholarship Fund, 700 N. Progress, Siloam Springs, Ark. 72761.

Published April 2, 2017

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