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Dora entered into eternal life peacefully on Oct. 10, 2018. Dora was born on August 20th 1931 in Clifton, Ariz., to her parents Manuel G. Baron and Paula Norte Baron. She was the only daughter out of three siblings.
Dora attended school in Clifton. While attending Clifton High, she held Numerous offices in the school student government. She also participated in volleyball and was a flag girl in the band. Dora and her friend Josephine Cislagi (Lunt) were the first girl state representatives for Clifton High. Dora graduated in 1949 with high honors.
After graduation, Dora moved to California to attend medical training to become a phlebotomist. She worked in California for several years before returning to Arizona where she worked in Globe for Dr. Obrien as a front and back office manager. Later Dora worked for State Farm Insurance. While living and working in Globe, she met her future husband and the love of her life, Joe Ed Ezell. They were married on Dec. 26, 1969. Dora had 48 years of blessed marriage with Joe prior to his passing in 2017.
Dora enjoyed watching Joe race his race car around the state. She also enjoyed traveling around other states with Joe, be it on their motorcycle or in their car. She also enjoyed being out at the lake boating and camping.
Dora was preceded in death by her parents Manuel G. Baron and Paula Norte Baron, her brother Oscar Baron and her beloved husband of 48 years Joe Ed Ezell. Dora is survived by her brother Gilbert Baron (Judy) Cantonment Florida, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and as Dora and Joe called us, their adopted kids. Larry Madrid, Leah Willis, Linda Noriega, and Fred Madrid.
Dora will be missed by all who knew and loved her. God Bless and rest in peace.
