Doris Mae Hayes Colbert, born April 22, 1934 to the late James R. Hayes, Sr. and Mrs. Margie Viola Hayes in High Point, NC made her peaceful transition home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the age of 90 years old.

Doris was preceded in death by her three brothers; James Hayes Jr, Theodore (Odessa) Hayes, and Lonnie Hayes. One sister, Bernice Harris and Doris' husband CJ Colbert also preceded her in death.

Doris attended High Point City Schools and worked 30 plus years at Marsh Furniture Company until she retired. Doris attended Friendship Missionary Baptist Church for many years until she began to experience health challenges. At Friendship Doris was an active servant on the choir and usher board.

Surviving to cherish Doris memories are one sister-in-law, Molly Hayes; her six children; Eric (Deborah) Hayes of High Point, N.C., Phyllis (Curtis) Johnson of Thomasville, NC, Celia (Tony) Glover of High Point, NC, Gwendolyn Kindle of High Point, NC, Clifton Colbert of High Point, NC, Willie (Robbin) Colbert of Thomasville, NC; her surrogate daughter, Yvette McCollum, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two great greatgrandchildren and her best friend of many years, Ms. Brownie Mae Miller. She will also be lovingly remembered by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff of Westwood Nursing Rehab and Hospice of Davidson County for their unwavering care and support of our mother and grandmother, your compassion and care is appreciated.

A celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, September 12 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. There will be no public viewing.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.