Biography: Doris Owens Johnston died Thursday, September 5, 2013. Doris was born August 18, 1924. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gaither C. Johnston, Jr., her parents, Dr. and Mrs. D. L. Owens and her grandson, Richard Stephen Johnston, Jr. After growing up in Harrison, Doris attended Hendrix College and graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. While at the University, she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Doris remained active in the alum society for many years thereafter. Doris married Gaither on January 2, 1946. After Gaither completed his military service as a medical doctor, Doris and he moved to Lake Village in 1948. While living in Lake Village, Doris was very active in her community and in her church, the First United Methodist Church of Lake Village. After 19 years in Lake Village, Doris and Gaither moved to Hot Springs where Gaither established a practice in opthalmology. Doris quickly became involved in Hot Springs life. She was a member of the Garland County Medical Auxiliary, she belonged to the Progressive Club, she was a supporter of the Mid America Museum, she was a patron of Garvin Gardens and she was involved in the Tuesday Club, a fun bridge group who laughed more than they played. She was also very dedicated to her church, The First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs, where she spearheaded many projects. After retirement, Doris and Gaither moved to Little Rock in 2004. They remained in Little Rock until their death. Doris is survived by her daughter, Mary Chris Burrow and her husband, Chris, her son, Richard Stephen Johnston, Sr. and his wife, Marcia and her daughter, Rebecca Johnston Womack and her husband, John, and sister, Laurel (Poppy) Burnett. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jessica Burrow, Colley Burrow and his wife, Sara, Stuart Womack, Dr. Bryan Womack, Mary Elizabeth Womack Mach and her husband, Jonathan, Miller Johnston, and her great grand children, Anna Claire Burrow, Conner Burrow, Bryce Burrow, Brooks Burrow and Sloane Mach. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 7 at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Parkway Village Memorial Fund, 14300 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR or the Salvation Army, 111 West Markham, Little Rock, AR 72201. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.