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Obituary For Mother Gladys Pitts
Gladys Hill Pitts was born in Cecil, Georgia to the late McKinley Hill, Sr. and Viola William Hill. She departed this life on Saturday, August 14, 2021.
Gladys was educated in the Cook County School System but she taught herself to cook and sew.
She married Otis C. Pitts and to this union four children were born, Anita, Theotis, Marshall, Sr. and Wayne.
Gladys accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age. On Sundays, she would go with Rev. Pitts as he pastored at different churches. She eventually joined Morning Star Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board, sung in the Senior Choir, member of the Mission Circle Number Two and a faithful member in Sunday School. She was a member of the Easter Star and worked faithfully when she was younger.
Gladys hobbies included cooking, sewing, fishing and traveling. She would cook big dinners and invited friends. During the thanksgiving holiday, dinner could not be served until Pastor Morgan came. She would make most of her clothing and all the drapers for her home. She fished from the creeks in Georgia to the lakes in Alabama and Louisiana and to the coast of Florida and North Carolina. She traveled from Georgia up the coast to Washington, D.C. to New York to Niagara Falls in Canada.
She was preceded in death by her parents, McKinley and Viola Hill; husband, Rev. O.C. Pitts; son, Theotis Pitts; grandsons, Cassius Gosier and Antwain Pitts; her six siblings.
She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Anita Gosier of Valdosta, GA; two sons, Marshall B. Pitts, Sr. (Carol) of Fayetteville, NC and Wayne Pitts (Earline) of Manchester, GA; a devoted and faithful daughter-in-law, Mary Pitts; ten grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; fifteen great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Graveside service will be held Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Sunset Hill Cemetery. Dr. William C. Morgan, officiating.
Public viewing will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 2:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
The service will be streamed live promptly at 11:00 A.M. on the funeral home Facebook page, Stevens Funeral Home - Valdosta, GA.
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Add A CondolenceTo Nita and the Pitts Family... I'm Soo sorry for your loss. Mrs Pitts will truly be missed. She was such and inspiration and help to me as a neighbor in raising my daughters. She was truly a beautiful person inside and out. I pray for the family' strength, comfort and peace during your time of bereavement. Rest in peace. We love you. Dorris Foster
Deacon & Deaconess Marshal Pitts We send our deepest condolences and prayers during this time in the lost of your dear Mother . May God continue to bless and comfort you . Brother Frederick E. Haigood and Sister Evelyn R. Haigood Raeford North Carolina
Wayne I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother Mrs Pitts. Hoping that good memories and stories of your mother will bring some comfort as you find your way through this difficult time. With Sympathy, Helen Talton FVSU Class of 1969
Rest in paradise, you will be missed but never forgotten.
Wayne and family, I am extending to you my deepest sympathy. Johnny Johnsson - FVSU, Class of 1970
My Condolences to the Pitts Family..Gladys was my Grandmother's Niece I haven't seen her in years...I know the pain of losing a mother,Family keep your head up and I Pray God will give you Strength and Comfort during this time 🙏
To God be the glory for a life well lived.Few of us will see our days numbered to 100 years like that of Mrs. Gladys Pitts.As her life and legacy is celebrated, my thoughts and prayers go out to the Pitts family . May God keep and comfort each one of you during this time of bereavement. Brenda Giles and family
To Deacon Marshall and Deaconess Carol Pitts and Family: We send our condolences and prayers. May God continue to bless and comfort you. Thank you Brother and Sister Pitts for your continuous support to the Manuel Family. Vernon and Rosa Manuel Fayetteville, North Carolina
Sis. Pitts, My church experience was forever changed because of you. Your presence will be missed from Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Sis. Jennifer
To The Pitts Family,
Our hearts are saddened at the loss of our precious Aunt Gladys, but we know her memory and legacy will live on through her children and beloved family members. Thank God for this great woman of God, for now she rests in the loving arms of Jesus. She is absent from the body, and is now present with the Lord. We loved her, but God loved her best. Rest Aunt Gladys, we will see you in the morning.....where we celebrate around the throne together.
Your nieces Marcia, Danyelle and Caroline
It is with great sadness that our family learned of the passing of our aunt. She was a giant and a matriarch amongst out family. With her passing; ends an entire generation of loved ones. She will be greatly missed by all who she has touched. Rest In Peace Aunt Gladys and may God bless you and many blessings to your children.
Lovingly submitted, your nephews Ollie, Herbert, O"Neil Jack, Jerry, Stevie, Edward, Jeffery and Gregory
Yes indeed with out you there's no me great grandmother you will be missed
I am so sad by the passing Of Aunt Gladys may the Lord look over her soul as well as the rest of us. Sincerely spic
I know the pain of the passing of a mother, the one who first introduced us to this planet and who loved us along its paths. I think the one that birth us is one of the most important compasses in your life. I know your mom was that to you and with this loss comes so many layers of heartache. Please know my heart is with you at this moment. Sharon Miller Valentine, Fayetteville NC
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