Dora Mae Conley Gearhart, 88, of Mansfield, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Liberty Nursing Center of Mansfield.

Dora was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky, on July 27, 1935, and lived in the Mansfield area most of her life. She was a member of Apostolic Faith Assembly and soul winner for the Lord. She loved to laugh and enjoyed being with her family and friends.

She is survived by three daughters, Joan (Marc) Moore, Diana Mounts, and Marilyn Armstrong; six grandchildren, Matt Mounts, Rachel Wilson, Maria Denero, Heather Gibson, Jennifer Greene and Douglas Estep; thirteen great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Mayme Inman, Carol Pyers and Joyce Hawk.

Dora was preceded in death by her husband, Arvil G. Gearhart; parents, Ernest P. and Bertha Alice (Conn) Conley; a sister, Ernesteen Brewster; a brother, John W. Conley; a great-grandson, Tryston Chavez; and two nieces, Kathy Wise and Christine Kilgore.

The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Wappner Funeral Directors-Ontario, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, at Apostolic Faith Assembly, 258 Stadium Street, Mansfield, with Pastor Robert O’Brian officiating. She will be laid to rest in Mansfield Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Missions America, PO Box 22366, Memphis, TN 38122.

Words of condolence may be expressed at www.wappner.com

Funeral Home: Wappner Funeral Directors-Ontario

Website: www.wappner.com

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