Jennie Dockery Pittman

Jennie Parsons Dockery Pittman, age 86, of Indian Springs, AL passed away peacefully September 30, 2017 in Palm Springs, CA of natural causes after living life to the fullest. Jennie was a true Southern Belle, dedicated wife, and a loving mother. Preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Charles William "Bill" Pittman.

Jennie was the daughter of the late William Everett Dockery and Jennie Wall Parsons Dockery of Richmond County, NC. Her father's twin brother was Henry Clay Dockery and her mother's twin sister was Rosa Leak Parsons Little. She was a descendant of General Alfred Dockery of Rockingham, NC (Richmond County) a founder of Wake Forest University.

Jennie is survived by her sons, Charles William "Chuck" Pittman Jr. (Patricia) of Atlanta, GA and Henry Dockery Pittman (partner, Doug) of Birmingham, AL; daughter, Jennie Dockery Pittman Austin (Dr. Jesse William "Ace" Austin, Jr.) of Montgomery, AL; grandchildren, Matthew Pittman Austin (Laura), Jesse William Austin III, Jennie Dockery Austin, and Evelyn Leigh Pittman; nephew, Dr. Jack Pittman (Valleta) and family; and niece, Emily Pittman Hudson (Art) and family.

Jennie graduated from St. Catherine's School in Richmond, VA, and attended Wingate College and the University of North Carolina. She was president of the Cahaba Valley Garden Club, Indian Springs Garden Club, and PEO National Education Society- Chapter D. She also was a member of the Historical Society of Richmond County, NC, and the Historical Society of Shelby County, AL.

Jennie loved New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Indian Springs and her church family. One of her greatest joys was serving as church secretary for over 18 years.

Jennie was an excellent cook, enjoyed quilting, and loved to head up fundraisers for the church. In her later years, she enjoyed traveling with friends, beach trips, and long card games. Her close group of friends she loved dearly.

A celebration of Jennie Pittman's life will begin with visitation from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 9, 2017 at New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 5521 Double Oak Lane, Birmingham, AL 35242.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church.