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Doris Fuller Reed

September 28, 1919 ~ April 2, 2024

RALEIGH – Doris Fuller Reed, age 104, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Born in Susquehanna County, PA on September 28, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Carl Brungess Fuller and Lena Mae Bailey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Frank Reed; her son, Howard Frank Reed, Jr.; four sisters, and two brothers. Doris was a longtime and very active member of Benvenue Baptist Church. She enjoyed the sewing group and card ministry as well as singing in the church choir. After relocating to Raleigh, NC in 2008 with her daughter, she joined Highland Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful member. Doris was an avid reader and loved sewing. Above all she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all of those who knew and loved her, but her loving spirit will never be forgotten as she was everything to her family.Doris is survived by her daughter, Diana Reed, of Raleigh, NC; her daughter-in-law, Kay Reed, of Ardmore, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and many great-great grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum at Rocky Mount Memorial Park, 4454 Dortches Blvd. Rocky Mount, NC, with Pastor Frank White, and Pastor Richard Collins officiating. Flowers are welcome. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.

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  1. Ms Diana, April, Kaylee, and the rest of Mrs Doris family…. I send my deepest condolences, thank you for allowing me to be a friend to Mrs Doris. She will be missed but never forgotten. Love Adele

  2. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Another angel is in heaven watching over us all. Love you all.

  3. Wishing the family peace and love in remembrance of Aunt Doris. Always in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  4. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.Rest in peace Aunt Doris

  5. May this tree represent and grow strong as the beautiful Doris Reed had done throughout her life. May the beauty of Doris shine through this tree.

  6. Dear Doris, You will forever be in my heart & prayer my dear friend. May you rest in peace Ms.Doris Reed, You will be missed & always remembered.


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