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Juanita Corrine Pittman

Posted: 02/21/2025

Juanita Corrine Pittman was born November 9th, 1931 to Ralph and Dorothy (Feller) McCracken in rural Wayne County Illinois. Juanita married Galen Gene Pittman on October 8th, 1952. To this union two sons were born, Galen Allen and William Ralph. Juanita departed this life after a long battle with Alzheimer's Dementia at Flora Health and Rehab on Wednesday February 19th, 2025 at 6:20pm.
Juanita was a graduate of Cisne High School and a member of Zif Missionary Baptist Church in Clay City. Juanita and Galen made their first home in Olney Illinois where Juanita worked as a switchboard operator at the General Telephone Company of Olney Illinois located in what is known as the "Old Shoe Factory" on Whittle Ave while Galen was stationed in the Korean war. Upon his return home, the couple made their home back in rural Wayne County and lived a life full of love on the farm.
Juanita loved Jesus, her family and her church. She was very active in several church committees and area Baptist associ

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