Mrs. Doris Ann Chrysostom

Mrs. Doris Ann Chrysostom obituary, Lillington, NC

Mrs. Doris Ann Chrysostom

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Doris Chrysostom Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services on Feb. 4, 2026.
Mrs. Doris Ann Bell Chrysostom

Doris Ann Bell was born on December 14, 1944, to the late Leamon Bell and Hattie N. Bell in Smithfield, NC. Doris transitioned from her earthly life to her eternal rest on January 29, 2026, following a short illness.

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, Leamon 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, Leamon 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.

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