Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:17 am

Doris Greene Gowan, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Doris was born 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 30 years and was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church.

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; 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 was held January 17 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Ennis officiating.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.