Donie Brown Harrison

DONIE BROWN HARRISON, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 2, 2017, after battling a long illness. Donie was born on July 27, 1943 in Little Rock, Ark., to Martha Meeks Brown and Charles W. Brown Sr. Donie attended Little Rock schools, and after graduating from Hall High School, she married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Stephen E. Harrison. Donie was a homemaker and she and Steve raised two children. Donie always supported and worked in the children's activities. She always loved their place in the country, Okatoma. Donie is predeceased by her father, Charles and her husband, Steve, he died in 2009. Steve was the owner and CEO of Welsco Inc. Donie is survived by her mother, Martha, her children, Brian Harrison of Little Rock, Ark., and Angela Harrison King (Petey) of Little Rock, Ark.; her brother, Dr. C. Winston Brown (Lally) of Little Rock; her nieces Evelyn Mizell (Grant), Lorelei Mizell, and nephew, Kelly Mizell; and her grandchildren, Lauren (Robbie), Hayden (Austin), Grant, Haven, and Ashton, all the grandkids referred to Donie as their beloved "Doey-Doe". Donie and the rest of the Harrison family would like to extend a special thank you to her long time friend and caregiver Sametta Russ for her love and extra special care throughout Donie's final years. The family also sends a special thank you to Heidi and Brandi, two excellent nurses that provided Donie with care and comfort. The pallbearers for Donie's interment service are Brian Harrison, Grant Harrison, Richard Harrison, Matt Harrison, Mark Harrison, James Tyler, Gerald Perrier, Petey King, Steve Ridout, and Dr. Winston Brown. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Easter Seals of Arkansas or to the Pulaski County Humane Society. A funeral service will be held at St. James United Methodist Church (321 Pleasant Valley Dr, Little Rock, Ark., 72212) on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 at 11 a.m. An interment at Pinecrest Memorial Park will immediately follow the church service. The arrangements are entrusted to Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.