Mrs. Doris Walls was born on October 8, 1955 to the late Johnny Lee and Angeline Proctor Landrum. She departed this life on February 5, 2024 at her home. Doris was preceded in death by two sons Brian and Jimmy “Pete” Walls Jr. Three sisters Sandra, Patricia, and Barbara Landrum.
Doris was a 1973 graduate of East Rutherford High School and then continued her education at Spartanburg Technical College. She was a longtime member of New Bethel Independent Church where she served on the cemetery committee and was a faithful servant who loved to be in the house of the Lord. Doris loved her community, so she decided to work as customer service manager at Food Lion. She was committed to her job and finally decided to retire after 29 years. Her work ethic will continue to live on through her legacy.
Doris was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, niece, and friend. She was the matriarch of the family. Her laughter and smile was contagious.
Doris leaves to cherish her loving memory husband; Jimmy Walls of the home, bonus daughter; Stephanie Watkins of Boiling Springs, NC, two nieces Rasheedah Sanders of Charlotte NC, Brandee’ Landrum of Forest City NC, two nephews Adarryl Landrum of Greensboro, NC, Shawn (Mia) Landrum of Old Fort, NC, two grandchildren; Jayden and Kadesha Watkins, two great- grandchildren Kareem and Kalli, one uncle Robert Lee (Mary) Proctor of Winston Salem, NC, Special friend: Kristy Dalton and many others.
To say Doris will be missed is an understatement, but we thank God for blessing us with the time we had with her on this earth.
Services will be held at New Bethel Independent Church on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 1:00 P.M.
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