Doris was born April 8, 1929 in Pitt County, North Carolina. She was born to the late John and Hattie Spain.
Doris received her education in the Pitt County Public School System. She received Christ and became a member of the Sycamore Baptist Church. The Spain family moved to Norfolk, VA. She joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, serving on the Usher Board and as a Visitor’s Hostess. She also was a member of the Huntersville Senior Citizens Group.
Doris was married to the late William Raynor, they had five children. She was preceded in death by a son, William Raynor; brothers, Walter, John Jr., Willie May, Rufus and Arthur Spain; sisters, Annie Lee Smith and Mary Valentine. Doris leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 47 years, Thomas Miles; two sons, Ralph C. Raynor (Patricia) of Hampton, VA and Nathaniel Raynor (Anita) of Alamogordo, NM; two daughters, Darlene Johnson (Lawrence) of South Windsor, CT and Victoria Porter of Chesapeake, VA; two brothers, Murray Spain of Boston, Ma and Charles Spain of Norfolk, VA; two sisters, Cora Butler and Verna Mae Beverly of Norfolk, VA; a trusted nephew, Andrew Spain of Norfolk, VA’ a devoted hairstylist (braids) niece, Sebrena Daughtry of Chesapeake, VA; twelve grandchildren and host of other relatives and friends.
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Sebrena R Daughtry says
July 13, 2020 at 11:25 amI miss u Auntie Doris my pretty lady. U we’re a mighty strong and beautiful lady. U we’re a tough cookie til then end. Uncle Tommy really took very good care of u . He’s going to miss u and always luv u. The entire family will miss u . We luved u but God luved u more. I luv u. Now take ur rest til I see u again. R.I.H. My Pretty Lady Auntie Doris
LaReina Spain says
July 13, 2020 at 8:29 pmMy sweet Aunt Doris you will be greatly missed as you watch over everyone in heaven with your pretty wings .To my family my prayers & thoughts are with you.
S.Spain says
July 14, 2020 at 2:42 pmMy wonderful aunt Doris. She was so magnificent,Kind, loving, and Outstanding. There will never be another one like you. I miss you but I always remember what you did for me, and the whole family. You did so much for everyone. It’s now time to put you first.Love always.
Darien Porter Sr says
July 15, 2020 at 9:17 amHeavenly Father, we come this morning asking for your grace and peace for the Porter family as we mourn the passing of our grandmother. As Christians we know the death of a saint is a promotion no more pain and suffering. No more frustration. But pure joy for the many memories we had with our grandmother. Thank you for the blessings she was to the whole family. Thank you Jesus for teaching us in John 14.2 in my father’s house are many mansions;if it were not so. I would have told you. I go and prepare a place for you; That’s where I am, there you may be also. We know Doris Miles is with you. Grandma we love you and you will surely be missed. In Jesus Christ’s name we pray, Amen.
Gloria Bostic says
July 16, 2020 at 7:04 amWe, your church family will miss your smile and laughter. But most of all we know we will see you again as we all serve as door keepers in God’s heaven. Rest until we meet again.
Gloria Bostic- Vice Ministry Leader of the Female Usher Board
Lezeria " Bunny " Liverpool Marsh says
July 16, 2020 at 9:24 amCondolences to family and friends on the loss of your loved one. I will always remember that beautiful smile when you would greet me and give me a fan for you knew I would need it. Keeping all uplifted in my prayers and AMBC will miss you. Resting with Our Father for all is well.
Janice Spain Reid says
July 16, 2020 at 9:42 pmMiss u and love u sorry that we are not there but you will always be be with us .Thanks uncle Thomas everything you have done, May God Keep you everyday.The family of the late Rufus Spain Family from Greenville, N.C.