Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Watson Pittman

""A light from our household has been dimmed, a voice we loved has been stilled, a place is vacant in our hearts that can never be filled." Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Watson Pittman went to be with the Lord on the morning of October 11, 2016, surrounded by her family. She had a peaceful passing in her home, as was her wish. Betty was 92 and a native of Washington Parish. She was blessed to be welcomed to her eternal home by her husband of 61 years, Stanley M. Pittman. There was no greater blessing to her than her family and she was a faithful follower of the Lord, attending Sherwood Forest Baptist Church for many years. Betty had a profoundly strong faith, never doubting the path that was set before her. She loved gardening and was a member of Community Garden Club of Baton Rouge. There was never a day that she didn't admire her many flowers or say a prayer of thanksgiving for the beauty of each day. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories, cherished friends, and many inspirational footprints on the hearts of anyone who knew her. Her energy, zest for life, and overwhelming sense of gratitude were undoubtedly the foundation of her long life. She will never be forgotten. She is survived by her two daughters, Sharon Pittman Work and Linda Pittman Spruell, both of Baton Rouge; two granddaughters, Jennifer Spruell O'Donnell, husband Davidson O'Donnell, and Adrian Work Cusimano, husband Josh Cusimano; beloved great-grandsons, John Stanley O'Donnell and Joshua Michael Cusimano. The daughter of George C. Watson and Lillie Maude Magee Watson of Washington Parish, she is survived by one sister, Mona Watson Jones of Franklinton and many nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by brothers, William "Bill" Watson, Walter L. Watson, and George Watson Jr., and sisters Shirley Ruth Watson and Maudine Honea. Her family wishes to acknowledge and thank Dr. Joseph Deumite for his kindness, devoted care, and unwavering compassion. Visitation will be held Friday, October 14, 2016 from 10am-1pm at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, followed by services in the chapel at 1pm. Burial will be held at 11am Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Springhill "“ Magee Cemetery, Franklinton, LA.