Geraldine Pitts

Geraldine Pitts, 85, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at St. Thomas West in Nashville, Tennessee.

Born Thursday, March 14, 1940, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Richard Overton and the late Annabell Roper Barnes. 

Mrs. Pitts leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. A dedicated and hardworking woman, she retired from HECO Manufacturing as a Quality Control Clerk after an impressive 47-year career.

Geraldine had a competitive spirit, especially when it came to playing cards, where she never backed down from a good challenge. She found joy in fishing and was a passionate, die-hard fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, cheering them on through every season. Her love for sports extended beyond being a fan—she took pride in coaching both her daughter and granddaughter in softball, passing down not just skills but also life lessons and a love for the game.

Above all, Geraldine treasured time spent with her family, filling their lives with laughter, wisdom, and unforgettable moments. 

Her family and friends take comfort in knowing that her competitive spirit, unwavering dedication, and warm heart will live on in the memories they hold dear.

Funeral services for Mrs. Pitts will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Ronnie Turner. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.  

She is survived by one daughter, Rita Walker (Jeff) of Dyersburg, Tennessee and she was "MeMaw" to her five grandchildren, Amber Coker (Todd), Brandon Jones (Britt), Anthony Smith (Hope), Jon Wheeler, Cody Walker (Tristin) and ten great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Pitts, one son, James "Jimmy" Wheeler, one daughter, Rhonda Leanne Pleasant and one granddaughter, Dakota Leanne Barnes.

Online condolences may be made to the family at johnsonwilliamsfuneralhome.com. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Geraldine Pitts.

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