Doris McCarty

Doris Jean (Wells) McCarty was born on January 16, 1928, in Stone County Arkansas. She was brought up by her father along with her brother on a small farm. She became the homemaker by age 6 and grew up strong, resilient, and independent. She was always a great cook and never needed a recipe. She excelled at cooking with a pinch of this and a little of that. She felt she could figure out any situation and solve any problem with a little thought and effort, and she was usually right. On Feb 2, 1946, she became the bride of Billy McCarty in Woodrow, Arkansas. He was a recently returned soldier who had participated in the invasion of Normandy at Omaha Beach. From that time on they lived the adventures of life together. He would later attend Bible College and become a preacher of the gospel. He served as an evangelist and pastor for the remainder of his life. Most of those years were marked by his successful leadership for congregations in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama. They served side by side through it all. It was common back in those days to hear their parishioners greet them as Bro. & Sis. McCarty. Their union resulted in the birth of three sons. Their eldest, Bobby Ray McCarty, was born on Nov 22, 1946. He would go on to become a lt. colonel in the United States Air Force. Their second son, Billy Randel McCarty was born on March 4, 1949. He would follow in his father’s footsteps as a pastor and church leader. Their youngest son, Bruce Roger McCarty was born on April 11, 1961, and would also answer the call to pastoral ministry. He currently serves as the pastor for Owasso First Assembly of God. Billy would pass away on Dec. 16, 1998. His loss left a huge void for Doris and all the family but her faith in God was resolute, and she spent her remaining 25 years in devotion to God and in service to people. She always had a word of wisdom and an optimistic view for every situation. When she was 90, she moved to a retirement community in Owasso where she spent the last 5 years. Her health weakened significantly over the last 2 years and on Monday October 23, 2023, she left her mortal dwelling and went to be with her God and Savior. She was known for her hospitality, generosity, faith, and practicality. She greatly impacted her family and friends. She is survived by her son, Bobby McCarty and his wife Brenda of Winston-Salem North Carolina; Her son, Rev. Randel McCarty and his wife Darlene from Nashville, Tennessee; Her son, Rev Bruce McCarty and his wife Janet from Owasso, Oklahoma; Along with 7 grandchildren and their families. Kristi and Stephen Bracy of Georgia with their children; Lucian, Jacob, Audrey, and Finn Jonathan and Terrah McCarty of North Carolina with their children; Gus and Anna Tyra and Jason Whitehurst of Turkey with their children Mackenzie and Noah Schurman, Chase (deceased) and Mia Tiffany and Paul Strong of Texas with their children Cole, Carson, Cooper, Camdyn, and Carrigan Lacey and Seth Henderson of Texas with their children Harper, Collins, and Jude Grant and Alex McCarty of Oklahoma with their children Thea and Harrison; AND Blake and Olivia McCarty of Wisconsin and their son Rex. Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 3, 2023, at Owasso First Assembly of God with Pastor Bruce McCarty officiating. Doris requested donation be given to the Owasso First Assembly Missions Fund, 9341 N 129th E Ave, Owasso, OK 74055, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com

Doris McCarty

January 16, 1928 - October 23, 2023