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Juanita Dianne Pitts

5/18/2014

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Juanita Dianne Pitts, age 42, 136 Foster Street, Americus, Georgia passed Sunday, May 18, 2014 at the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, Georgia. 

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the St. John Baptist Church, 144 Allen Street, Leslie, Georgia, where the Reverend Calvin James is pastor.  Burial will follow in the Old St. John Cemetery, Kaylor Road, Leslie, Lee County, Georgia.

Juanita was born October 21, 1971 in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia to Rena Mathis Watts and Minister David Watts.  She was a 1991 graduate of Sumter County Comprehensive High School.  She continued her education at Brewton Parker College of Mt. Vernon, Georgia, where she pursued a degree in Nursing.  After returning home, she found employment with Wood Grain Mill Works of Americus, Georgia.

She acquired her Christian training in the family home church, St. John Baptist Church, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and joined the band of Christian believers.  She exemplified her works and dedication as secretary of the Senior Choir and secretary of the Youth Department.  Her Christian outreach work included her membership with the Women Deliverance Ministry, where she served as secretary of the organization.

Juanita was united in holy matrimony to Franklin Pitts on March 15, 2006.  She was blessed to be the mother of five children.  She had that agape love for all her children.  One son preceded her in death, Zachary Terrell Watts.

She leaves a legacy of love and memories to her beloved family which includes her loving and devoted husband of eight years, Franklin Pitts, Americus, Georgia; four children, Sha’Miracle E. Watts, DeSoto, Georgia, Keidrick Pitts, Lithonia, Georgia, Quintavion Pitts, Americus, Georgia and Pvt. Jeffrey L. Wright, stationed in Seoul Korea; her beloved parents, Rena Mathis Watts and Minister David Watts, Leslie, Georgia; her maternal grandparents, Vickie Mae Mathis, DeSoto, Georgia and Eddie B. Mathis (Lillie), Cordele, Georgia; eight siblings, Matthew J. Watts (Ann), Canton, Ohio, CaSandra D. Watts, Americus, Georgia, David Bernard Watts (Barbara), Forest Park, Georgia, Nakia R. Watts, Leslie, Georgia, Timothy T. Watts (Shateria), McDonough, Georgia, Marcus Watts, Leslie, Georgia, Pvt. Alisha M. Harvey, stationed in Korea and Ashley D. Harvey, Americus, Georgia; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Hattie Butler and Thomas Butler,  Americus, Georgia; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lorann Thomas, Robert Pitts (Tracie), all of Americus, Georgia, James Pitts (Felicia), Plains, Georgia, Joann Pitts, Dalton, Georgia, and Marce Pitts, Warner Robins, Georgia; aunts and uncles, Deacon Johnny Mathis (Dorothy), DeSoto, Georgia, Bobby Mathis, San Antonio, Texas,  Lucy McKenzie (Jessie) DeSoto, Georgia, Mary Thomas (William), Ruthie King (Gregg), Linda Hawkins (Walter), all of Leslie, Georgia, Henry Mathis (Beverly), Ft. Lynwood, Missouri,  Vivian Mann (Jeff), Valdosta, Georgia, Eddie Lee Mathis, Jr., Norris Mathis, and Casandra Mathis, all of Cordele, Georgia, and Ricky Mathis (Belinda) Jacksonville, Florida, Arthur Mae Williams,  Pastor Jessie Watts, (Louise), Cleveland Watts, and Deacon Floyd Deriso, all of Desoto, Georgia,  Pastor Anthony Walker (Shaunda), Americus, Georgia, and  Randy Walker, DeSoto, Georgia, Tyqueppa Clemons, Americus, Georgia, Carrie Durham, Emma M. Crowell (John P.), Marilyn Ferguson (George), Annie Jean Williams, and Alexandra Jaackson all of Columbus, Georgia and Lawrence Williams (Meshia), Plains, Georgia; great  aunts and great uncles, Minister Authur Deriso, Deacon Arthur Lee Deriso (Betty), Dorothy Fuller (Walter), all of DeSoto, Georgia, Bertha Ray (Charles) Cordele, Georgia, Pearlie Deriso, Americus, Georgia, and Arthur Lee Garry, Jr., Leslie, Georgia, Minister Ruby Jackson, Cordele, Georgia, Adell Harrell (Willie), and James Mathis (Norma), all of Orlando, Florida, and Annie L. Brown, Titusville, Florida. Also included are a host of beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, other relatives and friends.

COMMENTS
  • Danielle Bateman(Thursday, May 22 14 01:08 pm EDT)
    I am sorry for your loss. May God give you strength to endure this difficult time.My condolences are with the family. Mr. & Mrs. James Bateman and family!

  • Pagie &Mae Belle Thomas(Wednesday, May 21 14 06:14 pm EDT)
    May the Love and grace of God sustain you during this time of sadness. Always cherish the legacy Diane has left.

  • Cassandra Mathis(Wednesday, May 21 14 04:51 pm EDT)
    My sincere condolences.

  • Maurice & Janet Aldridge & Family(Wednesday, May 21 14 10:28 am EDT)
    “Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal” 2 Corinthians 1

    I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family.

  • Pastor Leonard Boston(Wednesday, May 21 14 08:08 am EDT)
    We pray that you will find refuge under the wings of the almighty GOD, and remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Be encourage

  • Reginald &Angela Stevenson(Wednesday, May 21 14 12:28 am EDT)
    We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Dianne,May God give you peace during this difficult time to remember the Love that you gave and received from her.
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BRIDGET (JEFFERY ) CHAMPION
5/23/2014 04:39:56 am

DIANNE YOU WILL TRULY BRE MISSED. SENDING PRAYERS OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND MINES. LOVE YOU,

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Sherronda Wimbush Bell
5/23/2014 03:23:17 pm

Sending my deepest condolences out to the family! Diane will truly be missed, but she will not be forgotten. God has called home another Angel to rest in paradise.

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Julia Mann Sims
5/25/2014 12:06:11 am

My deepest condolences to the entire family, and especially to my friend Rena. I know this is hard for you because you are a mother that would lay down your life for your children but remember God make no mistakes and he want angels too. My you find comfort and peace by remembering the wonderful 42 years he allowed you to have Dianne. Think of the good times, smile, laugh and cry if you must but they were wonderful times. I am here my friend just a phone call away. Love you all.

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Diane (San Walton)Martin
6/8/2014 01:16:53 pm

My condolences to the Watts Family, may God comfort you with strength and peace. Sorry to hear of the loss of my classmate.

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David Watts
1/13/2017 05:59:41 am

Diane it's been over 2.5 years and I still miss you so much. I can't believe you are gone. I love you and really want to talk to you. Life has not been the same since you left. I constantly think about all the memories we made. I love you sis and I will never forget you.

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Nakia Watts
8/31/2019 11:24:36 am

Diane, it has been over 5 years and I miss you on a daily basis, continue to rest on. Shamiracle is a senior, she is doing great things; she will continue to make you one proud mom. Rest on big sis, I love you and miss you dearly❤️❤️❤️

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Tameca Mathis
3/3/2020 09:28:34 pm

It's still surreal to me that you are not here. I find myself missing you so much. You were not only my favorite cousin but my best friend. You never judged/criticized me. You gave advice/opinions with love & sincerity. I always reminisce about the "good ol days"😘 There is so much I want to tell you😥 Things for me haven't been the same since you left. You are one person that I could count on to KEEP IT REAL wit me & you were not like everybody else. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. Thank you for letting me love on you the way that I wanted to. You are forever my sunshine!

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Tameca Mathis
6/29/2020 07:20:24 am

Why did God have to take u so soon😥 I miss u. Shamiracle graduated on Saturday. Neal went. He has been there the best he can. Mary & Kinia gave her a lil get together at auntie Rena house. It was nice❤ idk about anyone else but I enjoyed myself 😁 I wish u could've been here. Miracle is leaving for college on Aug.1st. She's going to Kennesaw State. I'm so proud of her. We did give her a pep talk. Even uncle Hawk talk to her. I know she wishes u were here. She try to keep it all together but ik it has to be hard for her not having u. I love u cousin.

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Tameca Mathis
7/6/2022 09:59:25 pm

It's been 8 years & I still think about you. I miss you. I reminisce often. So many people that I love & we're close to are gone. You're not here. Patricia is not here. Angela is not here. Y'all were my riders. My true best friends 💙 I miss those types of bonds that I had w/y'all. You & I had really great times together. I wish heaven had a phone😔I love you Diane & you will always have a place in my heart.

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