Doris D. O'Connor

Doris O'Connor, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas born June 12, 1934 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, daughter of William "Bill" and Edna (Huffman) Groblebe. She departed this life, Thursday, November 16, 2017, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas at the age of 83 years. Doris, a native of Eureka Springs, grew up in Rogers and graduated from Rogers High School. She was a registered nurse who received her education at St. Edwards School of Nursing in Fort Smith. She worked for many years in Rogers and Eureka Springs, and was known for her ability to give shots that didn't hurt. She also enjoyed playing cards, working jigsaw puzzles, watching game shows and soap operas. Her family was her life and she loved big family gatherings, especially during the holidays. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. On February 17, 1961, she was united in marriage with Duane O'Connor, who survives her. She is also survived by her children, son, Douglas O'Connor of Rogers; daughter, Diane Weems and husband, Steven of Eureka Springs; grandchildren, Dustin O'Connor and wife, Kara of McHenry, Illinois; Dillon O'Connor, Delaney O'Connor of Rogers; Sarah Weems, Ian Weems, Ethan Weems and Drew O'Connor all of Eureka Springs; a host of friends and loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents and four siblings, Alma Kappen, Dorothy Groblebe, William "Junior" Groblebe and Edward "Eddie" Groblebe. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2017 at Nelson's Chapel of the Springs, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Nelson's Chapel of the Springs with Pastor Gerald Jackson officiating. Interment will be follow the service in the Eureka Springs Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Eureka Springs Fire Department, 144 East Van Buren, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2017.