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Mary Jewell <I>Baker</I> Pitts

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Mary Jewell Baker Pitts

Birth
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Death
2 Sep 2019 (aged 89)
Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, USA
Burial
Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas, USA Add to Map
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Obit states married 1942. Husband John's obit states 1947. Used 1947 which is more likely.
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Mary Pitts, 89, formerly of Council Grove,Kansas, passed away Monday, September 2nd at University of Kansas Medical Center.

She was born September 17, 1929 in Nashville, TN, the daughter of Edward and Lucy (Lorance) Baker. She married John Pitts on May 29, 1942 in Council Grove. They lived and raised their family in Morris County.

Mary enjoyed crocheting, singing, playing the organ, cooking, gospel music, spending time with her family, and serving the Lord.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, brother Martin and son James.

Mary is survived by her children: Mary Varelman, Eddie Pitts, Millie Sample (Bruce), John Pitts (Mary) and Randy Pitts (Darlene); 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister Joy Lorance; and brother Edward Baker.

A Celebration of Mary's life will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, September 6th, at Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home in Council Grove. A private burial will follow at Four Mile Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Buck Animal Welfare Fund.
Obit states married 1942. Husband John's obit states 1947. Used 1947 which is more likely.
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Mary Pitts, 89, formerly of Council Grove,Kansas, passed away Monday, September 2nd at University of Kansas Medical Center.

She was born September 17, 1929 in Nashville, TN, the daughter of Edward and Lucy (Lorance) Baker. She married John Pitts on May 29, 1942 in Council Grove. They lived and raised their family in Morris County.

Mary enjoyed crocheting, singing, playing the organ, cooking, gospel music, spending time with her family, and serving the Lord.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, brother Martin and son James.

Mary is survived by her children: Mary Varelman, Eddie Pitts, Millie Sample (Bruce), John Pitts (Mary) and Randy Pitts (Darlene); 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister Joy Lorance; and brother Edward Baker.

A Celebration of Mary's life will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, September 6th, at Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home in Council Grove. A private burial will follow at Four Mile Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Buck Animal Welfare Fund.

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Married May 29, 1947



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  • Created by: Mae †
  • Added: Mar 11, 2010
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49569710/mary_jewell-pitts: accessed ), memorial page for Mary Jewell Baker Pitts (17 Sep 1929–2 Sep 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 49569710, citing Four Mile Cemetery, Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by Mae † (contributor 47033251).