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With hearts full of love and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we celebrate the homegoing of Pastor Doris Ann Phillips Wilson, who departed this life and entered eternal rest on May 30, 2025, in Belhaven, North Carolina. Born in 1951 to Bishop Will L. Phillips and Mother Gennie Phillips, Doris was the ninth of fifteen children—a beloved daughter, sister, and later a cherished mother, leader, and spiritual guide. Raised in a home rooted deeply in faith and family values, Doris’s life was marked by service, strength, and unwavering devotion to God. A 1970 graduate of W.H. Robinson High School, Doris was honored to be inducted into the National Honor Society, a reflection of her dedication and academic excellence. She went on to attend St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh, North Carolina, but had to withdraw due to illness. Determined to pursue a new direction, Doris relocated to New York City, where she launched her professional career in the bustling business district. During her time there, she encountered two life-changing blessings: her spiritual mother and mentor, the late Presiding Elder Mother Bertha Henderson, who faithfully guided and trained her in the Pentecostal way; and the Come See Prayer House of Faith Pentecostal Faith Church, where she became an active and devoted member. While in New York, she was lovingly supported by her dear sister, the late Mother Rosa Lee Lynch, with whom she lived, forming cherished memories alongside her family. There, she met the love of her life, the late Pastor Amos Wilson, Sr. The couple married in 1976 and returned to North Carolina, answering the call to serve as missionaries with Mt. Olive Pentecostal Faith Church. Pastor Amos faithfully pastored the church for 23 years, with Doris by his side as a devoted wife and co-laborer in ministry. Affectionately known as Sister Ann, she served Mt. Olive as a missionary, Sunday School superintendent, and teacher, eventually becoming Elder Doris Wilson after her ordination as an evangelist. A dedicated homemaker for 15 years, she later worked in healthcare and with the Beaufort County School System, touching lives in every role she held. In her final pastoral role, she faithfully led Mt. Olive PFC as Senior Pastor for two years, often reminding her congregation with her favorite quote: “Do all you can, while you still have time.” She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Pastor Amos Wilson, Sr., her parents, Bishop W.L. and Mother Gennie Phillips; her brothers Willie Phillips, Jr, Robert Phillips, Kenneth Phillips, Lemuel Phillips; and her sisters Rosie Lynch, Bessie Dixon, Edna Phillips, and Erma Phillips. Pastor Doris leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and family. She leaves behind Sons: Amos Jr. (Dawn), Everett (Shaunette), Titus (Tonya), Bishop Jacob (Chanelle), Daniel (Whitney), C.J. (Coral), SSgt. Jonathan; Daughters: Esther (Willie) and Raquel (Nick); Z’Queenya Adams; Adopted sons: Derrick Meyers and Donta Brewington; Goddaughters: Muffin Whitney, Shiann Stokes, Jasmine Stokes, Harriece Gowers; Godsons: Nolan Mccullor and Harold Topping, Jr. ; a host of grandchildren who brought her endless joy, including: Shiann (Trey) Johnson, Famous, Ethan, Bralan, Michael, Jaiden, Isaiah, Zakkai, Zion, Tasha, Taliah, Lydia, Kayla, Josiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Gabriel, Esriel, Aylah, Mateo, Maya, Willow, Elena, Emery, Ember, Na’Rhea, Naomi, and grandson-nephew, Sgt. Ty Suggs; Siblings: Bishop Melvin Phillips (Delores), Reverend James Phillips (Mary), Mary Harper, Carolyn Reeves, Hilda Phillips, and Margie Young (Jeffrey); Brothers-in-law: Pastor Clifford Wilson (Angie), Reverend James Earl Wilson; Sisters-in-law: Evangelist Janice Jones, Rosa Nell Rivers, Deborah Hunter, Elaine Snype (Norman), and Pamela Wilson. She will be fondly remembered by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and the devoted members of Mt. Olive Pentecostal Faith Church, the Saints of The Pentecostal Faith Church, Inc., and her special friend, Bishop Mandoria Hayes and Facebook Devotion Group.

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Pastor Doris Ann Phillips Wilson

April 14, 1951 - May 30, 2025