Doris Mae Speight - Hill

"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.  She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.  She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.  She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.  She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.  She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.  She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.  She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.  She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.  Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.  She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.  She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.  Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.  Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.  Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates."

Our Proverbs 31 Woman - "Mama D"

Doris was born in Greene County, North Carolina on May 16, 1948 to the late Napoleon Speight and Clydie Bell Jones Speight. She was married to the late Pastor Melvin Hill. Elder Doris Hill loved her Savior, the Lord Jesus, with all her heart, and she loved God’s Word. Though she was a humble, gentle woman, Elder Doris was nonetheless a powerful Minister of the gospel, a prayer warrior, and only heaven knows what a wonderful and eternal impact all her many years of faithful praying have had on her family, her friends, and the world at large. She was a faithful and dedicated member of New Christian Fellowship Center Church and was ordained under the Leadership of Bishop Charles White, Jr.. Doris was employed at William Barnet LLC, & Son for numerous years and was also a School Bus driver in Comfort, North Carolina. Elder Doris Hill was known throughout surrounding counties for playing softball, bowling, home decor skills, floral arranging, and for her delicious meals she cooked with love.  On Saturday morning, August 2, 2025, she moved to her Heavenly home. Affectionately known as “Momma D”, she was a Godly woman who loved the Lord and her family and ultimately set an example for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that will lead them all their lives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor Melvin Hill, her parents, brothers, Alphonso Speight, Nathaniel Speight, Sr., and Eleve Ween Speight.

Precious Memories are stored in the hearts of, her children, Patronell Ellison (Robert) of Kinston, Victor Speight, Sr. (Katie) of Kinston, Jesse Ray of Raleigh, NC, Carlos Hill (Taniki) of Las Vegas, Nevada, Special Daughters, LaShaun Morgan (Harold) of District Heights, MD, Angela Taylor (Dennis) of Kinston, NC, LaWanda Reed of Anne Arundel, MD, Barbara Whitfield (Oliver) of Kinston, NC, Patricia Conyers (Timothy) also of Kinston, NC, Valerie M. Jones, Susan Hall, Stephanie Streeter, sisters, Dora Watkins of Kinston, NC, Wanda Speight of Snow Hill, NC, Lisa Hodge of Jacksonville, FL, Clara Edwards (Clarence) of Kinston, NC, one brother, Anthony Speight (Brenda) of Snow Hill, NC, aunt, Elder Ruth Dixon of Kinston, NC, uncles, Henry Grant of Snow Hill, NC, Robert Brock of Trenton, NC, grandchildren, Victoria Jones (Jermaine), Krashonda Cannon, Victor Speight, Jr., LaShonda Brown (Ron), Tyzrionna Ellison (Chevon Green), Patrick Ellison, Robert Ellison, Jr., Dayleemiicka Andrews, Takashia Sutton, Dorian Hill, Carlos Hill Jr., Kanye Sutton,Doriana Hill, Nazjeah Brown, Trajonte Ray, 27 great-grandchildren, a special son, Elder Tony Williams of Snow Hill, NC, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A Life Celebration will take place at 1:00PM, Friday, August 8, 2025 at the New Christian Fellowship Center. Burial will follow in the Browntown Memorial Estates. 
 

Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service . 

Sympathy Cards & Floral Arrangements (Colors: Turquoise, white, and silver)  may be sent to Whitfield Mortuary, LLC 1501 W. Vernon Ave. - Kinston, North Carolina 28504.

It is also the request of the family, that shades of turquoise be worn to the service to honor the life of Elder Doris. 

Please keep the Speight, Hill, and Connected Families in your thoughts & prayers during this time of transition.

Ministry of Comfort Entrusted to: Whitfield Mortuary, LLC 

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