Doris Jean Prillaman Light

Doris was survived by her husband; daughter, Diane Tyler (Mike); son, Mark W. Light (Anita); granddaughters, Michaelia Tyler (Nick), Hannah Trent (Austin), and Meg Krug (Andrew); grandson, Joe Hammerstrom (Frannie); great-grandchildren, Anna, Max, Hank, and Alice; sister, Faye Blevins; and brothers, Maurice Prillaman (Joyce) and Don Prillaman (Edith).

Doris had various jobs in her early years but later retired after a lengthy career as an administrative professional at Cave Spring Middle School. She loved all the kids that came through the school and was always at work early and stayed late. She passed that strong work ethic to her children and grandchildren. She sang in the choir and was an ideal pastor’s wife in various Brethren churches where Horace served as pastor.

Doris loved being a homemaker and was an excellent self-taught cook with her most famous dishes including coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, macaroni salad, "cheese-in-the-bowl" (pimento cheese), eclair cake, hot dog chili, chicken and rice casserole, and many more. She always had a Snickers ice cream bar waiting in the freezer for her grandchildren. Spoiling them was never out of the question.

Her greatest joy was having her family around her. Especially the many memories made camping at Mount Rogers, Claytor Lake State Park and Myrtle Beach Travel Park. She was an avid camper and was known for supervising the camp set up. She and Horace traveled around the world to places like The Holy Land, Hawaii, and Alaska. They enjoyed their dream trip of going across the United States in their motorhome along with her brothers and their wives.

She loved to read and do word search puzzles. She loved McDonalds french fries, Dairy Queen banana split blizzards, and she enjoyed Sutter Home sweet wine.

Doris lived with dementia the last years of her life. Her family was grateful to find friendly and loving staff at Jeanne’s Elderly Care when it became needed as well as Good Samaritan Hospice in Doris' final months.

Doris was a force and a cornerstone of her family of which can never be replaced. She is missed dearly but is now safe and at peace in the arms of our Lord.