Doris E. “Dot”
Butler, 88, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at her home. She was born on October, 28,
1925, in Carlisle, a daughter of the late Mack Dayworth and Ruth V. (DeWalt) Reffner. Dot was a high
school graduate, a loving homemaker and attended the Great Hope Baptist Church in Carlisle. Dot was
a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend to many. She is survived by her devoted
husband of 47 years, Melvin C. Butler, three sons; Ira (and his wife, Sandy) Landis of Oak Ridge, NC, Ken (and his wife, Adele)
Landis of Elliottsburg and Larry Landis of Kernersville, NC, one brother, Charles O. Reffner of Dillsburg, 7 grandchildren,
13 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and her best friend of more than 50 years, Miriam Barrick. Dot
was predeceased by one brother, Virgil L. Reffner. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home,
630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Pastor Dale E. Barrick officiating. Burial will follow in Cumberland
Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. A viewing will be on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Great Hope Baptist Church, 110 Fern Ave., Carlisle, PA 17013.
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I have lost a very dear
and cherished friend! We have had a lot of laughs, and we have cried together at times. God now has a New Angel in
Heaven to watch over us.
Bonnie
(Mentzer) Saltsburg _______________ With our deepest sympathy. Dot was a very kind and loving woman.
Chad & Michele Saltsburg _______________ May
the Lord bless the grieving family.
Long time friends Neil & June Sanders _______________
I remember Doris as "Dordie" visiting her with my mom many times
when she lived by Cave Hill. Dordie was a sweet woman, always smiling, and a good niece and friend to my mom. I know she
and mom will be happy to see each other in Heaven. Rest in peace and prayers to the family.
Valentina Porto Chubb ________________
Please accept my condolences
on the loss of your dear loved one. Take comfort in knowing that our heavenly Creator will soon remove all pain, sorrow,
and death forever! Yes, we have the hope of a resurrection here on paradise earth. May this hope as found in Revelation
21:3,4 and John 5:28,29 be of comfort as you gain the strength and inner peace to cope with the days ahead. D. Johnson _______________
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