Obituaries

Eugenia Kay Pitts

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EUGENIA "KAY" PITTS, age 70, passed away at her home after a lengthy illness, on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2011. Born April 27, 1940 in Little Rock, Ark., to Lillie Belle and Joe T. Hill, she attended Old Main High School and was the first, "Junior Miss Cabot, 1954." On Dec. 11, 1959, she married George Pitts Jr. Kay was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, and she and her husband were generous supporters of the UAMS Breast Cancer Center, The Boys and Girls Club of America, The Humane Society and many other charitable organizations, which were very near to her heart. Kay will be especially remembered for her devout love of her husband and family, and most of all, for her gentle heartedness. Many a friend, family member and stranger found refuge at her kitchen table where laughter and good conversation were always in unlimited supply. She was a second "Mom" to many; enjoyed poetry, and of course, loved her "slots." Her husband and "Prince", George, her parents, and her brother Joe P. Hill of Little Rock, preceded her in death. Survivors include her sons, Bryan Pitts and Brett Pitts of Little Rock, Bartt Pitts of North Little Rock and her daughter, Julie Kay Stallcup of La Crescenta, Calif.; brother, Loyce "Sandy" Hill, and sister, Cherie Grotewold. Eight grandchildren also survive her, including, Lakin Kay Pitts, Alexanne Pitts, Megan Hall, Parker Pitts, Preston Pitts, Jett Stallcup, Gage Stallcup and Zeta Stallcup. Two great-grandchildren, Aaron Hall and Brooke Hall, and many nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends, also survive her. A celebration of Kay's life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011 in the chapel of Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend the visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Griffin Leggett Rest Hill Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark. on Monday, Feb. 14. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are welcome and should be mailed to The Boys and Girls Club of North Little Rock, 600 N Palm St, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. A heart-felt thank you goes to Kay's caregiver, Tamara Johnson for her unyielding kindness. Tamara, you are an angel, and we love you very much. The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

Published February 13, 2011

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