Earleen Shemwell Doran

Earleen Shemwell Doran of Murray passed away at the age of 98 on Monday, September 5, 2022, at 9:05 pm at Passion & Purpose in Almo, KY.

Earleen was born on April 27, 1924, in Hickory, KY to the late Earl and Hobert McNutt Shemwell. Earleen married Curtis Wayne Doran on February 13, 1943. Whom she loved and cared for faithfully for over 50 years. Earleen and Wayne raised three daughters and one son. 
 
Earleen lived on Sycamore Street in Murray from 1967 until January 2020 where she taught countless cooking, baking, and gardening lessons. 
 
Earleen was an herbalist, Kentucky Colonel, and President of the Quota Club. She sold Fashion 220 until the age of 95, making her the oldest consultant. Earleen and Wayne Doran were charter members of the University Church of Christ in Murray, KY.
 
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Halla Mae Shemwell Stanley, Genevieve Shemwell Belote, and Betty Louise Shemwell Hawkins; her beloved husband, Curtis Wayne Doran; and her “Golden Boy”, Stephen Curtis Doran. 
 
She is survived by her children, Waynette (Bill) Doran Westerfield of Benton, KY, Marilyn Beth Doran Dickson of Evansville, IN, and Amy (Terry) Doran Workman of Puryear, TN; Her Grandchildren, Chad Westerfield of Cynthiana, IN, Cory (Jodi) Westerfield of Benton, KY, Kaci (Derek) Doran Bennett of Elgin, OK, Matthew (Heather) Harris of Evansville, IN, Jeremy (Robyn) Workman of Puryear, TN and Alexandra (George) Workman Baladi of Raymond, MS; Her Great Grandchildren, Luci (Josh) Bennett Stahl, Kylin Westerfield, Lili Bennett, Libi Bennett, Olivia Harris, Andrew Mathis, Adley Westerfield, Taylor Harris, Lincoln Workman, Mia Workman, Tinley Workman, Trippton Harris, and Joseph Baladi; Her great great-grandson, Isaiah Bennett Cunningham; Along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and her family at Passion + Purpose Assisted Living. 
 
Earleen lived a full life and touched everyone she encountered. She instilled kindness and perseverance regardless of circumstance in her family. She will be remembered as the tough old bird who always kept her family on their toes and always called to sing on birthdays. 
 
She was known as Mom, Granny, Granny Leen, Granny La La Leen, and Aunt Earleen by those that loved her and will miss her the most. She loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great-grandson and it was her pride and joy to watch them grow and flourish. She was happiest with her family or in nature. Earleen enjoyed birdwatching, reading, gardening, her chickens, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and the daily Ledger & Times crossword puzzle. 
 
The visitation will be held at Blalock Coleman Funeral Home, 713 South 4^th St., Murray, KY, on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 1:00 until 3:00 in the afternoon with a graveside service to follow at the Murray City Cemetery at 3:30. The service will be conducted by Cory Westerfield.
 
The family asks that donations be directed to the Calloway County High School Greenhouse, New Pathways for Children, or the Residential Hospice House. She always looked forward to the greenhouse sale and was one of the first in line to purchase her flowers from the smiling students. In addition to her love for gardening, she supported the New Pathways for Children organization. 
 
Calloway County High School Greenhouse, c/o Jacob Falwell, 2108 College Farm Road, Murray, KY 42071, or to New Pathways for Children, PO Box 10, Melber, KY 42069-0010, or to Murray Calloway Endowment for Healthcare, Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071.