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 associations, as well as the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. Juanita enjoyed cooking big meals for her family, tending to her fruitful gardens and beautiful flower beds and was a talented artist creating many amazing pieces of stained-glass artwork.

Juanita will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to her family, the Church and the farm, her beautiful smile that would light up a room, and her ability to love and nurture everyone who had the pleasure of being a part of her life.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Dorothy; her husband, Galen; a sister, Doris Fields; daughter in law Jean Ann Pittman; and great-great granddaughter Kenzie Kay Jean Linder.

Juanita is survived by her sons, Allen Pittman and William Pittman of Clay City; siblings Kathryn Woods, Marjorie Hillard, Richard McCracken and Loretta Gill; 7 grandchildren, Bruce (Emily) Pittman, Doug Pittman, Brian (Jamie) Pittman, Daniel (Summer) Pittman, Derrick (Alexandra) Pittman, Cody (Kali) Pittman and Brea Pittman; 10 great grandchildren, Cole (Morgan), Ethan, Taylor, Parker, Braxton, Brock, Paisley, Brooks, Oaklynn, and Macyn; 1 great-great grandson, Knox; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and Church family.

Visitation: Will be held Friday, February 28, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home Cisne, IL. Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. following the visitation at the funeral home.

Rev. James Bean officiating.

Burial: Will follow in Zif Cemetery.

Memorial donations in memory of Juanita may be given to Zif Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.