Doris Jean Wilson

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in the chapel of Hampton Vaughan Crestview Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Crestview Memorial Park. Reggie Coe of Grace Church will be officiating.

Doris was born to Montie Blueford Johnson and Mary Olive Wells Johnson. She enjoyed playing the piano and grew up as a Methodist. She graduated from Enid High School then met the love of her life, James Robert Wilson, and was married on June 5, 1955. Living in many locations, Doris was a steadfast and dedicated Air Force wife raising two boys, J.R. and Jerry and supported them through little league baseball, football and operated the concession stand at the games. She served and volunteered as a band parent at Hirschi High School.

Doris worked a large part of her life as Food Service Director and retired from Sheppard Air Force Base Child Care Center after 28 years of service, cooking for children and staff members. Doris, in her spare time, loved to play bunco, bingo, watch movies, attend plays and spend time with her wonderful grandchildren. She was a leader and member of AARP, serving hours volunteering for Habitat for Humanity and other community service projects. Doris made many memories with her four sisters and nieces, traveling once a year for a sister reunion for a week of fun, recreation and cooking. Doris was a friend to many and enjoyed her time at Brookdale Sikes Lake with her new found friends. Doris loved to watch Texas Rangers baseball and Dallas Cowboys football.

Doris is survived by her son J.R. and wife Marilyn, two daughters Krystal, Amanda, J.R.s two sons, Shaun and David; her son Jerry and wife Kristy and two daughters Taylor Wilson and Allison Albertson and husband Andy; sisters Mary Janzen of Tulsa, OK; Ruth Strumpler of Edmond, OK; and Dorothy and husband Bill Bowen of St. Charles, MO; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; grandson, Corbin James Wilson; and, sister, Ruby Sneary of Enid, OK.

The family would like to express thanks to staff of Elara Caring Nursing, Brookdale Sikes Lake nursing and administrative staff, and Hospice of Wichita Falls for the excellent care she received. Thanks to Pastor Reggie Coe for his visits and prayers. Thanks to all of Doris’ friends and neighbors who visited and provided prayers, cards, and food during her illness. Thanks to Elijah the Comfort Dog, Lynnette Lackey, and team for their visits. Thanks to Kathy McFadden.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Disabled American Veterans dav.org.