Neva Ann Doty

1938 - 2025

Neva Ann Doty, 87, of Fort Madison, passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at the Great River Hospice House.

She was born January 27, 1938, in Macomb, Ill., the daughter of Robert and Irene (Luster) Westerhold. Neva married Fred Harold Doty on Feb. 17, 1973, in Macomb, Ill. He preceded her in death on July 25, 2017.

Survivors include her two children, Nichole (Darren Morris) Doty of Hamilton, Ill., and Robert (Rhonda) Doty of Fort Madison; one granddaughter, Mercedee (Jayde Fernandez) Doty of Tucson, Ariz.; her sister, Wilma (Jerry) Payne of Industry, Ill.; step-grandchildren, Abbie Berg of Ames, and Brandon (Savana) West of Abingdon, Ill.; step-great-grandchildren, Freya and Madi West; her loyal companion, Dolly, her beloved cat; along with several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and even a few great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her nephew, Jody Payne.

Neva was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed cross-stitching. She loved camping with family and friends, reading a good mystery, working in coloring books, and could name nearly every actor from her favorite television shows. She especially enjoyed old Westerns and cooking shows, and was a devoted fan of Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman, and her cookbooks.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, with Rev. Jim Eddy officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Great River Hospice House in Burlington. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Please sign the guestbook and leave condolences at www.dodsworthfh.com.