Doris Day

Doris Day

Doris Evelyn Day, 89, of Knobel, passed away August 4, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Mrs. Day was born September 11, 1931 in Elm Store, MO. She retired from Corning School District. She enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening, especially flowers and roses. She loved attending church, spending time with her grandchildren and shopping with her daughters. She was a member of Knobel Church of Christ.

On December 13, 1947, she married John Junior Day. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2006.

She is survived by her children John (Lynn) Day of Beebe, Judy (Rodney) Schimming of Peach Orchard, Lori (Brian) Haley of Piggott, and Chad (Joni) Day of Searcy; grandchildren John Howard Day, Richard Schimming, Wade Schimming, Peyton Haley, Abby Haley, Anna Haley, Julia Day Hartis, Emma Day, Lynlee Day, Todd Perkins and Kim Slisher; 11 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; and special niece Brenda Aud Moskovic.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents Earl and Elsie (Arnold) Aud, brother James Aud and grandson John Joseph Day.

Memorials may be made to Paragould Children’s Home, 5515 Old Walcott Rd, Paragould, AR 72450 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

A private graveside service was held on Saturday August 7, 2021 with Tim Carter officiating. Burial followed at Brownie Cemetery in Peach Orchard under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home.

Online condolences: www.ermertfuneralhome.com