Doris Jean Pitts, 87, of Wellington, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at home under hospice care. She was born on April 10, 1936 in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Bryan and Ruth (nee Thompson) Heilman and was a graduate of Oberlin High School.

Doris worked alongside her husband, Bob, as an integral part of the family farm. She was also employed as a rural carrier for the Wellington Post Office. Doris was an active member of the Brighton United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer. For many years, she was also the treasurer of the church's onion ring booth at the Lorain County Fair.  She loved flower gardening and enjoyed photographs. Most of all, she found great joy in cooking for and spending time with her family.

Doris is survived by her children, Elaine (Randy) Jameyson and Alan (Keri) Pitts, all of Brighton; grandchildren, Jennifer (Rick) Kinsinger, Marcus Jameyson, Rodney (Lori) Jameyson, Janelle (Ryan) Cairns, Megan (Xavier) Howard and Kyle Pitts; and great grandchildren, Ella and Samantha Kinsinger and Lucas and Carson Jameyson. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Robert "Bob" Pitts; siblings, Betty Leimbach and Ronald Heilman and her great granddaughter, Amira Howard.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, July 11 from 5-7 p.m. at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 S. Main St., Wellington, where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Brighton Cemetery. Donations in memory of Doris can be made to the Brighton United Methodist Church, 21938 State Route 511, Wellington, Ohio 44090. Fond memories and condolences may be shared at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.