Doris Sue Isbell

Doris Sue (Mackey) Isbell, 79, of Fort Gibson, was born January 7, 1944 to James and Lillie (Fanning) Mackey in Braggs, OK and met her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 17, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her bedside. Doris grew up in Braggs and earned the name ‘Tom’ because she was quite the tomboy. She married her best friend and the love of her life William Wallace Isbell on September 9, 1964. A marriage that stood the test of time of 59 years, two months and eight days. Doris loved sewing and working on puzzles. She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially at Christmas, for her friends and family. Doris was a lifelong member of Braggs Church of Christ. Her greatest passion was taking care of her children and grandchildren and helping anyone in need. She loved her family fiercely and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Doris is preceded in death by her parents, James and Lillie Mackey; sisters, Louise Ward, Betty Kennedy, and Peggy Slape; brother, James (Buster) Mackey; and nephews, J.B. Slape, and Scott Slape. She is lovingly survived by her devoted husband, Bill of the home; daughters, Cheri Nunez and husband Robert of Fort Gibson, OK, and Dianna Gilliam and husband Kelly of Fort Gibson, OK; son, William Todd Isbell and partner Annelise Fowler of Fort Gibson, OK; grandsons, Robby Nunez and wife Stefani of Pryor, OK, Nicholas Nunez, Joshua Nunez, Brock Gilliam, Morgan Gilliam, and Jace Gilliam and wife Alyssa, all of Fort Gibson, OK; granddaughter, Rachel Nunez; bonus granddaughter, Haley Minter; great grandsons, Kayden and Grayson Ortiz of Fort Gibson, OK; nieces, Tammy Kennedy and Tina Kennedy both of Braggs, OK; numerous nieces and nephews, extended family, and many friends. A visitation will be held from Monday, November 20, 2023 at Braggs Church of Christ with Doris’ family receiving friends 5PM-7PM. A celebration of Doris’ life will be held 10:30AM, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Braggs Church of Christ with Minister Leon Brashear and Curtis Brashear officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Fort Gibson National Cemetery with Robby Nunez, Rachel Nunez, Nicholas Nunez, Joshua Nunez, Brock Gilliam, Morgan Gilliam, and Jace Gilliam serving as casket bearers. Honorary casket bearers are Jimmy Ward, Johnny Ward, and George Allen Ward. We would like to thank each of you for your condolences and concern for our family since Doris’ passing. The warmth of your expressions of care for our family help melt the 18 months of anxiety and grief since Doris was diagnosed with a death sentence called ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). We hoped and prayed for a cure that never came as her body gave way to the ravages of this terrible life robbing disease. At the last, only her eyes could express her love for us as we daily told her of ours. Please pray for a cure! Our family would like to thank Hometown Hospice for their loving concern and care for Doris. The family of Doris Sue Isbell has entrusted her care, services, and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Fort Gibson. Online condolences may be left for the Isbell family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Doris Sue Isbell

January 7, 1944 - November 17, 2023