Kimberly Blair Doty

Kimberly Blair (Beaty) Doty, 61, of Canton, MO, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at Blessing Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born April 5, 1963, in Atlanta, Georgia—the daughter of Ronald Jack and Audrey Fernell (Hobbs) Beaty. On April 18, 1987, she married Eric Carl Doty in Senoia, Georgia, and he preceded her in death on September 5, 2024.

Kimberly was a 1981 graduate of Fort Walton Beach High School. She then furthered her education with an associate degree at Mercer in Macon, Georgia. She enlisted in the United States Navy and served her country for eight years. Kimberly was a Dupont (KBR) designer in Fort Madison, Iowa. In her younger years, Kimberly was a ballet dancer and performed at several theaters. Kimberly spent many hours on the computer researching her ancestry and genealogy, which was important to her and something she enjoyed doing. Kim liked relaxing by watching all her favorite British TV shows. Kimberly loved her family and looked forward to family get-togethers as long as she didn’t have to cook.

Kimberly is survived by her children: Heather (John Mickley) Doty of Senoia, GA; Asher (Kiley) Doty of Pensacola, FL; Joseph Doty of Canton, MO; her mother-in-law: Willa Doty of Kahoka, MO; a brother: Thomas DeShayes of Fayetteville, GA; brothers-in-law: Gary Doty of Burlington, IA; Mike (Lisa) Doty of Kahoka, MO; Shawn (Terry) Doty of Wayland, MO; a sister-in-law: Tamara Doty of IA; her niece, Lara Jean DeShayes; her nephew Lance DeShayes; three grandchildren: Greyson Waterman, Elaina Doty, Jackson Doty, as well as other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Audrey Beaty; her husband, Eric Doty; a son, Brandon Doty; her father-in-law, Herb Doty; her siblings, Nancy (Guinn) Vickers, John DeShayes, Jim DeShayes, and a brother-in-law, Rob Doty. 

According to her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Memorial contributions can be made to the family and mailed to Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home, 975 East Main St, Kahoka, MO 63445. You are invited to share your memories of Kim and leave a condolence at www.wilsontriplett.com