Kelly Rowland's beloved mother Dorris Rowland Garrison passed away in Georgia on December 2, 2014. On Saturday (December 6), family and friends laid the Destiny's Child mama to rest in her hometown of Decatur. The day before Ms. Rowland Garrison's funeral, her 33-year-old daughter put on a stunningly brave face at the wake in remembrance of her supportive and dedicated mom.
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The official obituarary (via legacy.com) reads:
Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Flora Rowland Garrison will be held 11 AM Saturday December 6, 2014 at New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church 923 Valley Brook Road Decatur Ga; Bishop James Morton Pastor officiating. Private Interment. Doris will be greatly missed by those who loved her, admired and shared a very close friendship. She is survived by her husband, Roy Garrison, II; son, Orlando Mickelle Rowland; daughter Kelendria "Kelly" Rowland Weatherspoon (Tim); granddaughters Joclyn Rowland and Mikala Rowland; grandsons Darius Rowland and Titan Weatherspoon; god-son Andre Carson; god-daughter Lisa Reeves; brothers Calvin Rowland (Donna) and James Rowland, III; sisters Emily Wells (Danny) and Rebecca Buckines; "like-a-sister" cousin Betty Washington (Marshall) and a plethora of biological and "chosen" family. Haugabrooks Funeral Home, 404 522 8217.
Here, Rowland surrounds herself with loved ones during such a sorrowful time:
(Instagram, kellyrowland_fan_middleeast)
While celebrating the life of her deceased mother, Rowland also took comfort with her adorable newborn son, Titan Jewell Witherspoon:
kellyrowland: "My only sunshine... you make me happy, when skies are grey."
Twitter fans continue offering their condolences online:
@yesibeyonit: "RIP Ms. Doris Rowland Garrison... my prayers go out to you @KELLYROWLAND!"
@ChakaKhan: "My condolences on the loss of your mom @KELLYROWLAND. Sending prayers & light your way!"
@drtruthspeaker: "OMG KELLY ROWLAND MOM DIED? Omg I'm so sad for her. And this is a time she really needs her. My heart goes out to her."
@yoncenational: "RIP to Doris Rowland, mother of one of the most talented women ever, Kelly Rowland. #RestInPeaceDoris."
@dannyyonce: "RIP to Kelly's mom. Stay strong. She's at a better place now. @KELLYROWLAND."
The "Dirty Laundry" songstress just gave birth to her first child on November 4 after marrying longtime manager and "best friend" Tim Witherspoon back in May.
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