Doris Jean Southall, of North Little Rock, lovingly known to family and friends as “Bettie Jo” left this earthly realm on August 22, 2022, on her 79th birthday at Baptist Health in Little Rock.
She leaves to mourn her passing: five children: George Dowd, Jr, Jacksonville, Ark., Ricky Dowd, Damita Thomas, both of North Little Rock, Kimberly Jones of Frisco, Texas, and Corey Jones of North Little Rock; four grandchildren, Jeffery Thomas, Michael Goston, Jr., Haley Goston, all of Little Rock and Joshua Thomas of North Little Rock; one brother, John (Nobue) Hardman of Hilo, Hawaii; six sisters, Karen (Charles) Lee, Judy Thompson, Barbara (Famus) Bradford, Sr., Catherine (Ron) Baker, Jacqueline Hardman, all of Little Rock and Cloree Whitlock of Jacksonville, Ark.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A private family memorial service will be held Saturday, August 27, 2022, at l:30 p.m., at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester, Little Rock, Ark., 72202. Mask Required.
Prayers for the family. Worked with Bettie Jo at SWBT.
Doris worked on my team in the business office. She was soft spoken & a team player. May the Lord help your family during this difficult time.
God’s blessings,
Deresa Sherrill-Jackson
Blessing family. Praying for all. LOVE