Clara Pitts

Mrs. Clara M. Pitts, age 88, of Helena, AL, passed away August 23, 2011. She was a lifelong member of South Crest Baptist Church. She was the church secretary and nursery coordinator for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jake R. Pitts, Sr., a son, Jake R. Pitts, Jr., and two grandsons, Joey Lutz, and Buddy Pitts. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce and Paul Lutz, and Gaynell and Jim Hill, one brother, Max Haley, six grandchildren, Cliassa Edwards, Paula Davenport, Michelle Thomas, Tommy Allcorn, Floyd Pitts, and Tracy Deerman, eight great grandchildren, a number of nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 25, 2011, from 6-8 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, August 26, 2011, at 1 PM at South Crest Baptist Church with Reverend Carl Benedict officiating. Interment will be in Genrey Gap Cemetery.