Gloria Ann Pritchard Bitzer passed away after a short illness in Mobile, Al. She leaves behind to cherish her memory with love and laughter, her husband, Bill Bitzer; daughters, Beth Mallon (Matt Troxell), Samantha Turner (David); son, Virgil Louis Laurendine, Jr. (Melissa); 9 grandchildren; brothers James (Elizabeth) Pritchard, Stephen (Katherine) Pritchard and sister Janet Pritchard Dyess and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents James and Vivian Pritchard; daughter Patricia Laurendine and grandson David Turner, Jr. A private viewing will be held at Pine Crest Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at wwwpinecrestfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Pine Crest Funeral Home, 1939 Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile, Alabama 36605.
