The heartbroken singer and former X Factor judge's mum passed away one day after going into cardiac arrest Getty / instagram Kelly Rowland is mourning the death of her mother Doris just a month after giving birth. The 33-year-old singer, who gave birth to her first child, Titan, with husband Tim Witherspoon on November 4, has confirmed Doris Rowland Garrison, 66, passed away on Tuesday, one day after going into cardiac arrest. In a statement to E! News, the former Destiny's Child star said: "It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my mother, Doris Rowland Garrison. "She was an incredible soul who made countless sacrifices so that I could become the woman--and now mother--I am today. We humbly appreciate all the love and support and only ask for privacy during this difficult time." The Motivation singer praised Doris for enabling her to "dream so big" in a public letter s he penned for Mother's Day in 2008.