Mary R. Pitts

1921 - 2016

Mary R. Pitts obituary, 1921-2016, Columbus, GA

BORN

1921

DIED

2016

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Striffler-Hamby Mortuary

4071 Macon Road

Columbus, Georgia

Mary Pitts Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 23, 2016.

Mary Rilla Pitts passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the age of 94. She was born on November 28, 1921 in Dadeville, Alabama to the late Jessie Naomi Pippin Milner and Robert Jefferson Milner. Other than her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Reverend Roland Leon Pitts, her daughter, Carolyn Pitts Brand, and great granddaughter, Scarlett Renee Fountain.
Mrs. Pitts is survived by her four children: James Larry Pitts of Columbus, Georgia; Linda Pitts Barnhill of Braselton, Georgia; Stephen Rance Pitts of Signal Mountain, Tennessee; and Lisa Renae Fountain of Columbus, Georgia; eleven grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives.
A memorial service to celebrate Mrs. Pitts' life will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 4:00PM with family receiving friends from 3:00PM until time of the service at Gentian Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia. Striffler-Hamby of Columbus is in charge of arrangements.
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September 28, 2016

Jimmy, Kristi, and Ashton Boyd

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God give you strength during this time of sorrow.

September 28, 2016

Tiffany Beach Patten

Please accept my deepest condolences. Ms. Mary was one of the sharpest, sassiest, funniest, Godliest, people I have ever known. I was blessed to grow up in a church with her to look up to. Praying for the peace that passes all understanding as you grieve the loss of someone so special.

September 25, 2016

Kelley Mitts

Rance and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom passing away but knowing you will see her again is a great comfort. I love the way you loved her and it inspired me every time you updated me on her status. Praying for you all.

September 24, 2016

Linda Sparks

Rance,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Prayers for comfort for you and your family.

September 24, 2016

Mike Jeffries

Rance I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Prayers for you and your entire family my friend.

September 23, 2016

Rhonda Jones

Lisa, my heart goes out to you.
My prayers, will go before you. As I am sure, that you will have some difficult days.
May the Lord, shine His light of love, around you and your family.
I pray that He gives each of you, peace, courage, and strength.
I love you, precious friend.
Sincerely,
Your Hood Buddy

September 23, 2016

Claudia Stewart

Knowing that she is reunited with the love of her life and her child and great granddaughter, but most of all she has seen the face of her Lord who she served selfishley brings comfort to all who knew her. Prayers for you all. Love, James and Claudia

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