Tuesday, January 20, 2026 9:30 am

Doris Greene Gowan, age 86, of Forest City, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at her home, while being surrounded by her loving family.
Doris was born Friday, July 7, 1939 in Rutherford County to the late Joseph Earl Greene and Carrie Cleo Guffey Greene. She worked as a paint inspector for AGI for thirty years before retirement and was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Doris was dedicated to praying and reading her Bible. In her younger years, she loved working in her garden and canning vegetables. She especially treasured going shopping with her son, Jody. She also loved counting trucks.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Eugene Gowan; a daughter, Brenda Gowan; sister, Marie Pope and brothers, Bud and Grover Greene.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Randy Gowan of Forest City, Joseph Gowan of Forest City and Chris Gowan (Rebekah) of Hendersonville, NC; siblings, Judy Street (Charles) of Forest City, Helen Matheny (Bill) of Forest City, Daisy Green of Forest City, John Greene of Rutherfordton, Jerry Greene (Barbara) of Grace, Idaho and Shirley Bradley (Joe) of Ellenboro; grandchildren, Billy Jones (Sarah), Brandon Gowan (Danielle), Brian Lee, Autumn Gowan, Maci Gowan; great grandchildren, Jace, Harley , Lisa , Zack and Cameron.
The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 17th at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Michael Ennis officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.
An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com