Claudia Pitner's Obituary
Claudia Jo Pitner, age 81, of Longview, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 28, 2020 after a short and unexpected battle with cancer. She was born July 2, 1938 to Joe Arthur and Alie Katherine Armstrong. Claudia married the love of her life, Marshall Pitner, July 18, 1953.
Claudia was a beautiful spirit. She and her husband Marshall loved to travel, square dance and enjoy the company of those they loved. She would tell you the greatest joy in her life was spending time with her family and friends, who will forever miss her.
Claudia was preceded in death by her mother and father, sister and brother-in-law
Lu Jean and Felix Stidham, nephew Don Stidham, brother-in-law Andrew Baker and son-in-law Timothy McDermott.
Claudia leaves behind her husband of 66 years, Marshall Lee Pitner, daughter Janie (Joe) Howard, son Randall (Ramona) Pitner, daughter Theresa (Joe) Hays, sisters LaVone Baker and Diane (Jack) Lacy; grandchildren, Niki (Cliff) Fincher, Kimberly (Nathan) Dodd, Colton (Samantha) Pitner, Amanda (Joe) Hortman and Marshall McDermott; great-grandchildren, Kamrynn, Lilly, Emily, Ryan, Kennedie, Kylee, Luke, Anna, Michael and Brynnleigh and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Claudia’s chosen honorary pallbearers include: Marshall McDermott, Colton Pitner, Nathaniel Dodd, Cliff Fincher, Joe Stidham and Jack Brady.
The family would like to express their heart felt gratitude to HeartsWay Hospice of Longview. A special thank you to Sheryl, Corinna and Scott of HeartsWay for the special love and care shown to our mother and family during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to HeartsWay Hospice of Longview,
4351 McCann Rd, Longview Tx 75605 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.
A private family graveside for Claudia will take place Rosewood Park.
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