Effie Pitts

Laurens – Effie Frances O’Shields Pitts, 99, widow of James Donnan Pitts, of 7059 Highway 252, died Friday, June 15, 2018 at her home.

Born in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Maggie Terry O’Shields. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Donnie Pitts (Anne) of Ackworth, GA and Jerry “Bird” Pitts (Angie) of Laurens, two daughters, Brenda Mattison of Pelzer and Connie Weisner (Rhett) of Greenville, a brother, Tommy O’Shields of Middletown, Del., four sisters, Essie O’Shields of Ware Shoals, Frances Chapman of Greenwood, Joan Chapman and Bobbie O’Shields both of Myrtle Beach, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

She was pre-deceased by two brothers, Bill and Fred O’Shields and two sisters, Mary Butler and Thelma Madarang.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Sunday June 17, 2018 at Union Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Garrison officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.

The family is at the home and will receive friends from 1 to 2 P.M. Sunday at the church prior to the service. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Laurens County, Box 178, Clinton, SC 29325. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

Service Details

  • Date: Sunday, June 17, 2018
  • Time: 2 P.M.
  • Place: Union Baptist Church
  • Cemetery: Greenwood Memorial Gardens
  • Visitation: 1 to 2 P.M. at Union Baptist Church prior to the service
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