Biography: Doris Denning died in Salem, Virginia, Friday October 10, 2008. Doris was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, January 19, 1922. Although she had lived many places, she loved Little Rock and always referred to it as her home. Her passion was art and traveling. She created numerous oil paintings of nature scenes and flowers that her family and friends hold dearly. She travelled as often as possible during her middle years, visiting Japan, Egypt, Jerusalem, Peru, Russia, and many other countries. Doris was preceded in death by her son, Alan Blaylock. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Karen Blaylock and grandchildren Lisa Marie and Matthew Blaylock of Little Rock; her son Bruce Blaylock, his wife Janet McDaniel of Salem, Virginia, and grandchildren, Ashleigh of New York City and Derek of Raleigh, North Carolina. Doris also is remembered by her long-term neighbor, Janice (Niecee) Williams of Little Rock, her cousin Mary (Sandy) Adcox of San Antonio, and friend Pat Reinhardt of Lake Village, AR. A graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Cemetery on Tuesday October 14 at 3:00. Doris requested no flowers at her service, but the family suggests donations to organizations promoting training or appreciation of art. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com