Doris M. Kilts, 86, beloved mother and grandmother, was peacefully carried home by angels on Saturday, February 23, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Doris, born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Samuel K. Shotzberger and Dorothy Wenger Shotzberger, was preceded in death by her husband, Richard W. Kilts, who passed away in 2007. They were married 59 years. Doris resided at the Mennonite Home, where she will be remembered fondly by her caregivers for her bright smile.

Doris graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1945. She worked as a secretary for 5 years at the Lancaster Stockyards, and then at the Lancaster Children and Youth Agency for 9 years. After that, Doris and her sister Evelyn opened Dori Mae's Dress Shop in Lititz, which they owned for over 10 years. Doris also volunteered as a "Gray Lady" at Lancaster General Hospital, and was always quick to help others when needed. In her spare time Doris enjoyed knitting, playing cards, reading, gardening, cooking, and spending time with family. Doris, Richard, and family loved to spend summers at Leisure Point at Rehoboth Beach.

She was a member of Calvary Church in Lancaster.

Doris is survived by her three children: Beverly Maxwell of Elizabethtown, Pa; Rick Kilts, married to Suzanne, of Drums, PA; and Samuel Kilts, married to Cynthia, of Elizabethtown, PA. Doris, known as "Nanny," will also be missed by grandchildren Bethena Haser (John), Deborah Long (James), Jeanelle VanBlargen (Chris), Patrick Kilts (engaged to Heather O'Nore), Jessica Wisniewski (Jim), and Melissa Hershey (Mark), and great grandchildren Hanna, Evan, David, Colin, Paige, Morgan, and Owen. She was preceded in death by her three sisters:  Mary Jane Musser, Evelyn Slack, and Janet McGarr.

A private service is being held on Monday, March 4, 2013, at 11:30 at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, PA with Chaplain Mim Cruz officiating. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made to Missions Fund at Calvary Church of Lancaster, Hospice & Community Care of Lancaster, the Mennonite Home, or the Alzheimer's Association. To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100