Obituary
Dortha Wilson of Harrisburg departed this life Thursday October 23rd at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 81. She was born July 28th, 1944 in Trumann, AR to the late J.E. & Lois (Hancock) Lowery. Dortha lived most of her life in the Central Community. She retired from Baldwin Piano. She then returned to work as a food service worker for Trumann Public Schools for a few years. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband Buster Wilson. Five brothers; J.E. Jr, Leroy, Doyle, Jerry, and Wayne Lowery. Two sisters; Pearl Chambers and Shirley Lowery.
She is survived by two daughters, Lori (Tim) Brickell of Jonesboro, and Tracy (Jason) Carter of Manila: one son, Scott (Shannon) Wilson of Harrisburg; AR; grandchildren Kendra (Conrad), Kelley (Dylan) Rowell, Lindsey (Sam) Halsted, Aaron (Donisha) Carter, Nate, Eli, Drew Wilson and T.J. (Bridget) Brickell; great-grandchildren, Chloe and Cooper Newberry, Levi and Wyatt Rowell, Alexander Carter, and John Halsted, Jesse, Mila, Jackson, and Kimber Brickell, Ashton and Aiden Morris; two sisters Laretta (David) Nance and Gail (Bobby) Parnell; one Brother Alvis Lowery; two sisters-in-law, Brenda and Vickie Lowery.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Guy McMahan officiating. Burial will be private.
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Public/Visitation
October 25, 2025
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Funeral Service
October 25, 2025
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Guest Book
"I loved Dortha when we worked together at Baldwin . She kept me in line lol. She was a special lady.
Sandee Rowlett, TrumannOctober 28, 2025
"My wonderful aunt
Donna Wilson Rivers, Bono ArkansasOctober 25, 2025
"My wonderful aunt
Donna Wilson Rivers, Bono ArkansasOctober 25, 2025
"So sorry to hear this
We know you’ll always remember the bonds with your parents
You have our sincere sympathies and our prayers