Doris was the youngest sister of 6 children. She attended Short Journey School. Doris was a homemaker for much of her adult life. She enjoyed traveling to see family and friends afar off. She enjoyed gatherings, cookouts, and other friendly and exciting atmospheres. Doris enjoyed making jewelry of all types. She made earrings, necklaces, bracelets, key chains and much more and gave them as gifts. 

Doris was preceded in death by her father, Lehman Bell, Sr, her mother Hattie Nixon Bell, her brother Rufus Bell, and sister Katie Bell. 

Doris leaves a legacy of memories to be cherished by her husband, Joseph Singleton, Lillington NC, son Demetrius of the home, four grandchildren: MaKayla, Demetrius Jr, Demear, and Nyshawn DeVaughn. Brothers, Donnie Bell (Dianetta) of Maryland, Lehman Bell, Jr. (Lina) of Raleigh, NC, sister Sudie Bell of Ohio, goddaughter Pamela Sanders of Clayton, NC. And a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

Viewing: Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services, 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC., Friday February 13, 2026, from 2:00pm until 6:00pm.

Funeral Services: Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services, 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC., Saturday February 14, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Viewing 11:00 am until 12:00 noon.

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