Funeral services for Katie Jean Garner Pitts, 88, of Cornelia, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Whitfield Funeral Home and Crematory, North Chapel, Demorest, with the Rev. Darren Palmer officiating. Entombment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Pitts passed away Nov. 10, 2021, at Manor Lake Assisted Living Center.
Born May 5, 1933, in White County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Lessie Dalton Garner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Philip R. Pitts; brothers, Vernon and Ezra Garner; and sisters, Allene Garner Stovall and Louella Garner Barrett.
Mrs. Pitts was a resident of Cornelia her entire adult life. In Katie's early adult life, she was an avid water-skier. She enjoyed country music and “I can't wait” outings with her family and friends. A great cook, her strawberry and German chocolate cakes were always a holiday delight.
Mrs. Pitts is survived by sister, Barbara Garner Palmer; brother, Jerry Garner; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, as well as great-great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her special cousin and next-door neighbor for the last two years, Mary Lou Hosch.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Road, Suite 114, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, Demorest.