Virginia Sue Pitts' Obituary
Virginia Sue Graves Pitts, 99, died June 13, 2022, at her home in Collierville, TN. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Talton E. Graves (Maude) of Humboldt, TN, and was born on May 9, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Willie D. Sanders and Guy Pitts; siblings, Howard Graves, Robert Graves, Ann Pettigrew, and James Graves; and her son-in-law Jimmy Russell. She is survived by her children, Gwen Savage (Ed), Gail Douglas (Wayne), Mary Jane Winter (Don), Jean Ray (Mike), Suzanne Russell, Charlotte Pepin, and Alan Sanders; Step children, Philip Pitts, Paul Pitts (Deborah), Mark Pitts (Joyce), as well as Jane Stone, her sister.
Virginia, affectionately known as "Ginna," is survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews, who she treasured. Her life was characterized by a warmth that drew others to her, as her love for family was obvious to all. She left a sweet aroma of love wherever she went. This legacy of love and compassion as she lived out her life in Humboldt and Memphis, TN will live on. She had a deep gratitude to those who contributed to the care of her son,
Alan.
The challenges she faced were met with a deep faith in Christ, prayer, and strength found in family. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p. m. until the service begins at 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 17 at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN. Her graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 18, at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Highway 186, in Humboldt, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or MS Society.
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