Vera Mae Pitts

Vera Mae Pitts, age 81, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at Kindred Hospital, Tampa of respiratory failure. Born July 24, 1930 in Meigs, GA, Mrs. Pitts has been a resident of the Bartow area since 1965, moving from Georgia. Mrs. Pitts was preceded in death by her husband, Irwin Pitts. She is survived by two sons: Roy Edwards & James Edwards of Bartow; four daughters: Sue Smallwood of Arkansas; Linda Jarrard & Judy Howard, both of Bartow & Freda Smith of Lakeland; two brothers: Frank Griffin of Bartow & Bill Griffin of Georgia; two sisters: Frances Whitfield & Louise Flatt both of Bartow; 11grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Monday, July 9, 2012 from 10 - 11 AM at Word of Life Christian Center,1555 W. Main St, Bartow. Funeral services will follow at 11 AM at the Church.