Doris Belle Garhart Wigley

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Biography: Doris Belle Garhart Wigley, 91, passed away on September 13, 2012 after a long illness. She was born on January 9, 1921 in Terre Haute, IN to Lester and Marie Day Garhart and grew up on Long Island, New York. Mrs. Wigley was a graduate of Pratt Institute in New York City. Her husbands, Herbert Kwaak and Frederick J. Wigley predeceased her. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Kwaak Arnold of Little Rock and her son, Joseph R. Wigley of Dripping Springs, TX. Mrs. Wigley dearly loved her friends at Parkway Village in Little Rock where she has lived for the last five years and was very grateful to the staff there for their kind attentions. The family would like to especially thank Arkansas Hospice for all their help, comfort and excellent care. There will be a visitation at Ruebel Funeral Home in Little Rock on Saturday, September 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. The burial service will be private. Memorial gifts may be made to Arkansas Hospice or Central Arkansas Rescue Effort. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Condolences(16)

Gertrude Witt

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We at Redwood Apartments - Parkway Village will
really miss Doris as she was so much fun to be
around and always so cheerful.
When I first met Doris I asked her what did she
want me to call her when I would come in to clean
her apartment and she said, "Doris". She was such a sweet person and always so happy until her
illiness. Will miss her so much.
Minnie Conley

Marie Newman

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

In the short time I have known her, Doris became my very best friend. I look forward to being with her again someday. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Gertrude Witt

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Doris, was a very special person - loved by

all ...not only in Redwood but here on the

campus of Parkway Village. We would run into

each other out walking in the mornings. My love

and deepest sympathy..Ruth Windham . Apt. 2317

Paul Dilley

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Of what I knew of Doris, she was a wonderful, humorous, caring person. My interactions with her in ths life were relatively brief, but the impression of her is bright and vivid, and will never leave me. My deepest condolences to her closest family and freinds.

Gertrude Witt

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

May God watch over you
and comfort you
with His love
through this time
of sorrow

I will miss seeing Doris go by my apartment
every day

Margaret Duncan
Apartment 2111

Catherine Werth

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

There are many memories of Doris that make me smile. She was thoughtful, courageous, determined, and had a wonderful sense of humor.

I value that Doris was "Mom" to me for the past decade. She was proud of her two wonderful children and her son-in-law.

Doris valued her friends at Parkway those she had over the years in Florida. CT and NY. She will be deeply missed.

Gertrude Witt

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I will miss Doris as she always came down to
the Chat Room and we would sit and visit nearly
every day. She was always so sweet to me and
always asked if she could do anything for me. I
am almost blind and have lived on the first floor
for a number of years and "The Chat Room" has
meant so much in my life. We know that she is in
Heaven now and there won't be anymore suffering.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Harriett McClendon

Gertrude Witt

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Doris, was a sweet friend to all of us here
at Redwood Apartments and we will miss her
so much.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during
this very difficult time.

May God Be With Each Of You..
Mary Ellen Smith
Apt. 2209

Gertrude Witt

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We always enjoyed being with Doris down in
"The Chat Room", and also, having dinner with
her at Parkway.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during
this very difficult time.

May God be with each of you.

Jo Nobles
Redwood Apts. #2216

Gertrude Witt

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Doris was a good friend - always positive and
very active - out walking and greeting folks
on the way until her sickness.

God bless the family during these days of
sadness and sorrow.

Jack B. Carter, her Redwood Terrace
neighbor at Parkway Village

Gertrude Witt

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

When I first saw Doris, she was structing down
the corridor in our building in a pair of cute
shorts --she looked young, vivacious, full of
pep and energy. She was always smiling.

My deepest sympathy to you and your family on
this great loss. Miloise Lyford
Redwood Apartments
Apt. 2308

Gertrude Witt

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We, at Redwood, loved Doris and will miss her
very much - especially on Monday night when we
always had such fun at Dominoes. She was such
an inspiration to us.
Sincerely,
Claudine Waters
2310-12 Redwood

Gertrude Witt

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

When first I saw Doris Wigley she was striding
down the corridor in our building in a pair of cute shorts...she looked young, vivacious, full of pep and energy. That first impression has remained with me until this day. She was always
smiling. My deepest sympathy to you and your family in this great loss. My love and deepest
sympathy . Miloise Lyford..3rd floor . Redwood Apts.

Gertrude Witt

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Please accept my deepest condolence and prayers
for you and your family during this time of grief. May God grant you his lasting peace and
comfort in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Bernie Glover
Redwood Apartments

Ann Fellinger

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Joe and Gail: Your mother was a wonderful person, and I have many fond memories of "Aunt Doris and Uncle Fred" from our days on Lydale Place. My brothers and I send our condolences and know that you have many wonderful memories of her to sustain you. Ann

Gertrude Witt

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

It is hard to believe that Doris is gone. She was such a wonderful Christian person and always
had a smile on her face even though we knew that she was so ill and probably wouldn't be with us
much longer. "Just think of stepping on shore and finding it Heaven, of touching a hand and finding it God's, of breathing new air and finding it celestial, of waking up in glory and
finding it home". My love and deepest sympathy..
Gertrude Witt (2nd. floor Redwood Apartments..
Parkway Village.

Doris Belle Garhart Wigley

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