Doris Lynn Ware - Petty, 63, of Blytheville, AR, passed away October 27, 2026, at UAMS in Little Rock.

She was born January 10, 1963, in Wilson, to Willie Taylor and Charlene Muldrew Taylor.

Doris was a college graduate, worked at the Department of Human Services and of the Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by her father.

Doris was survived by her mother; Charlene Taylor of Luxora, husband; Melvin Petty of Blytheville, son; Frederick Myron Ware III of Luxora, two daughters; Casheena Renee Ware of Jonesboro, Sylvia Ware ' Williams of Blytheville, two brothers; Willie Taylor Jr. of Little Rock, Donald Taylor of Alabama, five sisters; Shirley Taylor of Louisiana, Stephanie Lewis, Mary Gail Taylor both of Luxora, Monica Taylor Wilburn of Osceola, Deirdre Keys of Washington State, one grandchild; Christopher Ware ' Williams, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation is Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9-10 AM, Zion Chapel M.B. Church in Luxora.

Funeral is Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:00 AM, Zion Chapel M.B. Church in Luxora.

Interment will be at Whiteside Cemetery in Osceola.

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.