Alene Doughty
May 15, 1921 - August 30, 2015
Alene Doughty, 94, of Remington died Sunday, August 30, 2015 at her home. She was born May 15, 1921 in Stoddard County, Missouri to the late Orlie and Delia (Adams) McKinnon. She graduated from Beaumont High School in St. Louis, MO. Alene married Ernest M. "Jim" Doughty on June 16, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri. He preceded her in death. Alene really enjoyed working at Wolcott Dairy and Grocery and worked there for 15 years. She also worked at Fairview Farms for 31 years, and the American Yorkshire Club in Lafayette from 1955 - 1960. She also worked part time at Gilboa High School as a cook from 1940 - 1975. She retired from farming in 1975 and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Remington United Methodist Church, charter member of Psi Iota XI and auxillary member of Gilboa Home Ec. Club. She loved to read and travel, and enjoyed crocheting. She is survived by 1 sister, Ruth (Larry) Mills of Branson, MO; 1 niece, Carolann Peterson of California City, CA; 2 nephews, Michael and Terry Mills of St. Louis, MO; numerous great nieces and nephews; and other extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents Orlie and Delia McKinnon; her husband Jim Doughty; sister Lois Eskew; niece Wilma Bell; and nephew Richard Barbour. Family and Friends may call from 10:00 am (EST) until time of service at 11:00 am (EST), Friday, September 4, 2015 at the Remington United Methodist Church with Rev. Mary van Wijk officiating. Interment following at Remington Cemetery, Remington. Memorial contributions may be given in Alene's name to the Wolcott Public Library. Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com