Marion Doty, 95, passed away peacefully May 22, 2025 in Hendersonville, North Carolina. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and cherished friend whose life was filled with warmth, talent, and deep connection to her family.
Born March 30, 1930, Marion was the sixth of seven children of Ernest B. and Lelah L. (Sanders) Bogart. She graduated from Bronson High School in 1948 and later that year, on August 21, married the love of her life, Floyd Doty, in a garden wedding at the home of Floyd’s uncle in Coldwater, Michigan.
Together, Marion and Floyd built several successful businesses and later made their home in Sarasota, Florida. They traveled the United States extensively, especially cherishing their trips to Hawaii and California. Their most treasured experience was visiting the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor—a moment of deep reflection and honor they carried with them always.
Marion had many gifts—she played piano beautifully by ear since childhood, and her music brought joy to many. She was also a talented seamstress, and her intricately crocheted creations will be treasured by generations to come.
One of Marion’s fondest memories was singing in the Double Sextet Choir during her high school years. The ensemble consisted of six girls and six boys. She found joy in storytelling, especially reminiscing about her childhood, and had a special fondness for pigs—collecting tokens and figurines over the years. She enjoyed the occasional frozen grasshopper and was always ready to answer the phone, no matter the hour, for a heartfelt conversation with her children and grandchildren.
Marion was preceded in death by her beloved husband Floyd; her sisters Marie, Hildah, and Lillian; and her brother Harley.
She is survived by her sister Dorothy and brother Carl; her children: Lucinda “Cindy” Ferguson, Lois Redline, Loren (Susan) Doty, and Leanne Doty; along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren who carry her memory forward with love.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Marion’s life will be held at a later date. Her love, her stories, and her gentle spirit will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew her.
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