Miriam Lanier Doughman Neal

Our Miriam Lanier Doughman Neal, of Crown City, Ohio passed away at 4:10 PM on Friday, April 7, 2006 at home in Crown City, Ohio at the age of 97. Marm was born on October 10, 1908 in Crown City, Ohio to the late William A. Lanier and Nannie Guthrie Lanier. She was married to Charles Joseph Doughman on May 1, 1932 and he preceded her in death in 1975. She was married to Walter R. Neal in 1981 and he preceded her in death in 1989. Three sisters, Fern Dillon, Iva Lanier and Joy Steners Yarbrough two brothers, Sidney Lanier and Justus Lanier also preceded her in death. Miriam was an elementary school teacher starting in 1920 and retired in 1973. She attended Rio Grande College and Marshall University. She was also a member of the Crown City United Methodist Church; the Ohio Retired Teachers, and the Gallia County Senior Citizens. Surviving are three sons Charles Lanier Shirlee Doughman of Stony Brook, NY, Jerome Philip Judy Doughman of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Jan Stephen Doughman of Kansas City, MO; eight grandchildren Lynn Lopez of Germany, Shon Chaffee of Union, KY, Lann Doughman of Lima, Ohio, Devin Doughman of Utica, Ohio, Philip Doughman of Wilmington, NC, Shane Doughman of Independence, VA, and Lance Doughman and David Doughman of Tucson, AZ; ten great grandchildren and four step great grandchildren. Services will be on 1 PM Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at the Crown City United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Graham officiating. Burial will follow in Crown City Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday April 11, 2006 from 6-8 PM at Willis Funeral Home and from noon until the time of the services at the church on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Church Fellowship Hall. At some point we will all experience separation from those we love. We may be miles apart of worlds apart, but what ever the circumstance; there is a bridge of hope. Mercy and Grace are it foundation, and love the cornerstone. God hears our prayers, He knows our hearts, and our needs…. Since before time. When we are distant, God is always near. That’s Amazing Grace. Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Cemetery: 2006-04-11 Crown City Cemetery Crown City OH US Visitation: 2006-04-11 18:00:00-20:00:00 Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Service: 2006-04-12 13:00:00 Crown City United Methodist Church Crown City OH US