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Dorothy Pittman Obituary

PITTMAN, Dorothy Dorothy (Dottie) Elizabeth Pittman, 80, wife of Amos Herman Pittman, Jr. passed away at her home on November 8, 2008. She was born in Charleston on May 25, 1928 to her parents Myra Leo and Thomas Raymond Stokes, Sr. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son, Hans Christopher Pittman, two daughters, Jan Maria Pittman, Sheila Maria Hutchison and her husband Greg Hutchison, one grandson Jeremy Christopher Pittman, USMC and a brother Thomas Raymond Stokes, Jr. and his wife Sue Stokes. She is predeceased by her eldest son Eric Christopher Pittman. She was a graduate of North Charleston High School, St. Francis Xavier School of X-ray Technology and was a dedicated Air Force wife for many years. She was an eager volunteer over the years for the American Red Cross, Hotline, the Suicide Prevention Center, the Elder Support Group and for My Sisters House for over 25 years. She also worked for the Charleston County Election Commission for several years. Dottie possessed a quick wit, a delicious and wicked sense of humor and was a delight to and loved by so many she knew during her life. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and her dog Missy. She is to be cremated with interment at a later time. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the John Ancrum SPCA, Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Nov. 11, 2008.

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Melody, Jeremy, Jason & Marion

November 20, 2008

Herman, Hans, Jan and Sheila

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Dot. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless and comfort you during this time. She will surely be missed.

Elmire Raven

November 15, 2008

Hi Everyone,

I still cannot believe that Dottie is no longer here for me to have "long" conversations with. I started to call her today and it just hit me that I will not be able to call her on the telephone, but I know that I can still share with her in my own way. Dottie was a wonderful volunteer, a Dear, Dear Friend, and an inspiration to me as WOMAN! I knew her for almost 20 wonderful years and will always treasure our time together, our phone talks, and the many happy moments that we had together. Just keep the faith my beloved adopted family.

Love you all,

Elmire Raven
Executive Director
My Sister's House, Inc.

DORIS AND PALMER BOLTON AND FAMILY

November 13, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tammy Wyas

November 12, 2008

Herman, Jan, Hans and Sheila,
My deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of a companion and mother. I've been a friend of the family for about 20 years and have many fond rewarding memories of times spent with them, especially with Eric, Sheila and Hans. Dottie welcomed you like one of her kids and treated you with kindness and love. She was someone who could put a smile on your face and touch your heart with her caring words of advice and wisdom. God now has another angel with him in Heaven. Dottie, you will surely be missed by many.

John Beckum

November 12, 2008

Dot was a dear cousin of mine. She was loved by my Wife and myself. We will both miss her greatly. Although we did not have the opportunity to live close to she and her family for some years now, it was always a blessing to be with her. To the family, know that each of you are in our prayers and may God Bless you.

Cathy R

November 12, 2008

Dottie was without question one of the kindest and most giving people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She was sincere and helpful, there for anyone at anytime, myself included. She continues to be loved by many and will be missed each day. The world is a better place because she was here.

Damitra Hilton

November 12, 2008

Dottie always brightened my day when I saw her. She will be missed.

Sarah Baird

November 12, 2008

To the Pittman family:

Dottie inspired me and her memory will continue to do so. The very first time we met, she amazed me with her insight and her humor, and over the years since, my admiration for her only grew. Whenever she came for her volunteer shift with us at My Sister's House, she would end up with one or more of us sitting by her side and discussing life, because she was both so wise and so fun to talk with. Dottie's kindness, wisdom, and progressive outlook will always be a model for me and many other people whose lives she touched. Unfortunately for all of us, she was one of a kind. Your family is in my thoughts and I'm so sorry for your loss.

Donnie Haulbrooks

November 11, 2008

To the pittman family.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Alex. Montgomery

November 11, 2008

To the Pittman Family:

Dottie had a wonderful sense of humor. She was a friend to many people and everyone enjoyed her company. She was a blessing to the community and will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Patricia, DaQuan and Rajon West and Family

November 11, 2008

To the family of Mrs Dottie Pittman;

My prayers are with you and the family, and may her memories forever be with you all.

GOD BLESS!!!!

Bruce and Kathy Yarnell

November 11, 2008

Dottie was a long ago friend . My wife Kathy and I knew Dottie , Herman and children when we visited our Uncle Charlie Hall next door . Dottie did possess wonderful humor , and was a dear Friend . The world is a better place because she was here.

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