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Doris Little Obituary

Doris "Jean" Little 4/3/1932 - 11/3/2012 Doris "Jean" Little, 80, of Tucson, AZ passed away on November 3, 2012. Born April 3, 1932 in Wichita Falls, TX, she was preceded in death by their daughter, Barbara Kay Little. Jean and Wes were married June 10, 1951 in Truth or Consequences, NM. They moved to Fry, AZ (now known as Sierra Vista) in 1954 and opened Fry Stores. After merging with Sharps Market in 1962 Jean and Wes relocated to Tucson. In January of 1965 they founded the Quik Mart Stores. Jean spent many years volunteering in her children's schools and in her church, as a Sunday school and Bible school teacher as well as the Girl Scouts of America. After her children were grown she continued to be actively involved as a member of Assistance League of Tucson as well as her beloved St Luke's Board of Visitors. Jean is survived by her husband of 61 years, J. Wesley Little; her son, Troy (Natali) Little of Tucson; her daughters, Shelly Gibbons of Tucson and Lesley Sisk-Webb of Greensboro, NC; as well as her brother, Russell Phipps of Las Cruces, NM. "Grams" is also survived by her six grandchildren and one great- grandson. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., at Sabino Rd. Baptist Church, 2710 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., with Rev. Joe Stewart officiating. A graveside Service will immediately follow at East Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family one hour prior to the Celebration of Life at Sabino Rd. Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to St Luke's Board of Visitors, P.O. Box 31596, 85751, Assistance League of Tucson, 1307 N. Alvernon Way, 85712-3801, or the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Suite 151, 85712. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2012.

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Kay Davis

November 9, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Little family and especially with my friend and co-worker, Lesley Little Sisk-Webb.

November 8, 2012

My parents George and Mary are truly sad when they told me of Jeans passing. I remember seeing her and her family at Central Baptist Church every Sunday growing up. What a beautiful person inside and out. Thank you for making such an impact on my life. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of you!
Janine Aguilar (Applegate), George & Mary Applegate.

Dale

November 8, 2012

May the peace of God our Father bring you and your family comfort today and in the days ahead. What joy we have looking towards the great reunion, planned and pre-paid by the blood of our precious Savior. Dale & Pat Radtke

Diana Wiczynski

November 8, 2012

Wes, Troy, Leslie and Shelly,

Our thoughts are with you at this time. We are so sorry. Diana and Larry Wiczynski

Richard Sisk

November 8, 2012

Dear Heavenly Father,
Please bring Wes and this Family comfort. Celebrate and Welcome Jeanie into Your Kingdom, as they had welcomed me into their Family.I will always carry the memory of how she touched my Life.You are all in my thoughts and Prayers.
With Loving Memory,
Richard Sisk

Jeanne Silverberg

November 7, 2012

My deepest condolences on your horrific loss of a wife, mother, friend, relative and so very much more. She was an inspiration to many and will be deeply missed by all. Her wonderful spirit shall live on in the hearts and minds of all those who loved and admired her so deeply.

November 6, 2012

Wes, Lloyd & I were your early neighbors on 10th St., in Silver City, NM, in 1951, living in the other side of the duplex! Like you, we were newly-weds, Lloyd, a Bisbee native, and I was from Massachusetts, having married Lloyd on March 31,1951, in Cambridge, Mass.

Jean fixed me some fried okra for lunch one day, as I'd never ever heard of it!

As we recall,you were a butcher and Jean was quite homesick for Truth or Consequences. Lloyd had a new job for Peru Mining Co., in Hanover, and we ended up living in a company house in Hanover for a while. Ultimately, we lived in San Manuel, Az. for 53 years, raising three daughters & a son.

We've been living @ Mt. View Retirement Village here in Tucson for over 4-1/2 yrs. Over the years, we have often wondered about you and Jean's whereabouts, and we're sorry to hear of her recent death, after living such a full life.

Since we go "way back", just wanted to extend our sympathy to you and your family.

Best regards, Betty & Lloyd Thomas

Joe and WeeGee Snell

November 6, 2012

Jean was a remarkable lady. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Loretta McKenzie

November 6, 2012

Leslie, I am so sorry for your loss. may God's peace and mercy be with you and your family

November 6, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Little family at this time. May God bless you all.

Greg and Lisa Wilson

November 6, 2012

Our deepest sympathy in your loss. God was in need of another angel and she will serve him well.
Dan and Dean Reagles

Cindy Ritter

November 6, 2012

To the little family,
my heart is very sadden to
hear of jean's passing!
jean was and is a good friend
and she always made sure i
behaved in choir! she had
a zest for life she never
gave up and never quit
either i will miss her
greatly!

November 6, 2012

As a member of Lesley's UG family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of the Little family. May God be with you always.

Diana Conroy

November 6, 2012

You had a wonderful mom Shelly. My deepest sympathies to the entire family. Our comfort comes from our knowing that one day you will be united with your mom in Paradise, in the arms of Our Lord. God bless you all.

Aice Manges

November 6, 2012

MAY
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow

Buzz Owens

November 6, 2012

My sincerest sympathy to the Little family and to my co-worker and friend, Lesley Little Sis-Webb.

Ann & Pete Torrez

November 6, 2012

Deepest sympathies to all who loved her.

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