It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Doris Wheeler, of Ocala, FL, born October 29, 1944, passed on July 24, 2024, at the age of 79.
Doris impacted the hearts of so many and leaves behind a legacy of loving memories to her beautiful children, Frank (Theresa) McCray III, Valeria McCray, Darryl (Vivian) McCray, Anita McCray, and Aneta McCray; siblings, Bettye (Carl) Baskin, Hazen Wheeler, Raymond (Vangela) Wheeler, and Recha (Angela) Wheeler; grandchildren, Darielle McCray, Brianna Word, Frank McCray IV, Vanesha McCray, Lauryn Palmer, Morgan McCray, Nakiya Jackson, and Zyon Jackson; nine great-grandchildren; special nieces, Tontrice Taylor and Carlarta Baskin; special cousins, Lizzie Larris, Johnie Mae Green, Sandra Rolls, and Joann McCants; and special angels, Joyce Williams and Gladys Nichols. She also leaves to mourn: a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, many other friends, and godchildren, Dominique Ferguson and Cedric Kent, Jr.
A celebration of life will be held today, August 3, at 11 a.m. at Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church, located at 8792 Northwest 38th Avenue Road in Ocala.