Doris Earline Reid

Passed 01/04/2022

Doris E. Aiken Reid, the sixth child of the late Leroy Aiken, Sr. and Idora Reid Aiken, was born June 11, 1946 in Oakley, South Carolina. On January 4, 2022, the Lord in His infinite wisdom summoned Doris to her eternal rest and peace in Richmond, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Andrew and Delbert Aiken. At an early age, she became a member of Bethlehem R.E. Church in Oakley, South Carolina where she participated in various church activities. In her later years she was a member of St. Paul Community Church, New York, New York; St Paul AME Church, Rockville Centre, New York and New Beginnings Church, Mechanicsville, Virginia. Upon completion of High School in Berkeley County, South Carolina, she relocated to New York and attended the Fashion Institute of Technology where she obtained a degree in Fashion Design. It was there that she fine- tuned her love of high fashion and developed her style as evidenced by her dazzling wardrobe. Doris served as an administrator in the Hearst Corporation for many years prior to joining Landauer as a claims administrator. Doris was joined in holy matrimony to Isaac M. Reid on October 31, 1976. Together they traveled the world. They raised one daughter, Renee D. Reid, MD. Doris loved life and cherished her family and friends. Her culinary expertise was evident in the wonderful meals she lovingly prepared. Doris especially enjoyed life’s celebrations and was our “Diva” who loved to style, sing, and praise dance. Doris joined the Meridian Chapter # 67 Prince Hall Order Eastern Star in 1991. In December of 1994 Doris was elevated to the highest office within the Chapter and served as Worthy Matron in 1995 and 1996. Many fond and loving memories of Doris remain with us. She leaves to cherish these precious memories her devoted husband, Isaac M. Reid; daughter, Renee D. Reid, MD; granddaughter, Marnae L. Reid; siblings, Audrey McCants, Betty Lauderdale, Leola Byas, Marvie Bynum, Leroy Aiken, Jr. and Anna (Ed) Vice, all of Moncks Corner, South Carolina; a host of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand nephews; sisters-in-law, Christenia Aiken of Goose Creek, South Carolina and Viola Aiken of Douglasville, Georgia; niece-in-law Ruth Reid; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland where viewing will be held Tuesday, January 11 from 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Mrs. Reid's remains will be forwarded to Gethers Funeral Home, 200 Grace Street, Moncks Corner, South Carolina where viewing will be held Friday, January 14 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Viewing will also be held Saturday, January 15 from 11:30 A. M. until 11:55 A. M. followed by a graveside service at 12 noon at Bethlehem R.E. Church, Moncks Corner, South Carolina 29461. Live-streaming for the service will be on Gether’s Funeral Home Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/gethersfh. In lieu of flowers and in light of the pandemic, a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. The family would like to request that you please honor Doris by donating to the Southern Poverty Law Center at https://support.splcenter.org.