Joyce Anne Pitt

Joyce Anne Everette Pitt, 68, of Pine Bluff passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born Aug. 8, 1946 in Lake Village, Ark., she was a daughter of the late Thomas "M.C." and Dora Mason Everette. She received her education in Pine Bluff, attending Dollarway High School. Joyce was a rural route carrier and retired after 32 years of service to the United Postal Service. She attended Whiteville Missionary Baptist Church. Joyce enjoyed gardening and was a master gardener. She was a member of the Silver Streaks Senior Group, loved horseback riding and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Mary Elizabeth Everette Robinson and a grandson, Colby Alan Pitt. She is survived by her three sons, Ricky Roberts, and wife, Kim of El Dorado, Wayne Ringo and Michael Pitt, both of Pine Bluff; her grandchildren, Brandon, Kayla and Sean Pitt, Chase and Matt Roberts, Britney Connolly, Justin and Jessica Ringo; her great-grandchildren, John and Daniel Connolly; her sisters, Judy Parker of Lake Charles, Pat Trantham of Pine Bluff; her brothers, Thomas Everette of Rison and Jerry Everette of Star City along with a host of friends and extended family. The family will have a memorial service 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 at Whiteville Missionary Baptist Church, with Pastor Duane Cooper officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5-7 p.m. at her home, 2301 Surfside Lane, Pine Bluff. The family was assisted by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Friends may sign the online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.