Elaine
Elaine Pitre
d. February 17, 2017
A wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Elaine B. Pitre died peacefully on Friday, February 17 at Ocean Springs Hospital after a short illness.
She will be missed by many, those who knew her and were close to her, and by those who maybe only had a brief encounter with her. Elaine's presence will have a lifetime impact on everyone who was fortunate enough to meet her.
During WWII, Elaine was employed by Todd Johnson Ship Yard in Algiers, Louisiana, McCrory's Department store on Canal Street in New Orleans, manager at We Wash It Laundromat in Gretna and an employee of North End Grocery in Gulfport, MS.
Elaine was a very proud, faithful donor and considered one of the oldest blood donors for the American Red Cross. In 2012, Elaine was recognized as the "Queen of Giving" for donating blood several times a year and for contributing 2 gallons of blood.
Elaine was honored on her 93rd birthday by the WWII museum in New Orleans as a Rosie the Riveter for her work during WWII.
Elaine was a member of Coalville United Methodist Church for 42 years.
Elaine moved onto a peaceful life, leaving two sons and one daughter, Shelby A. Pitre and wife Leslie of Ocean Springs, Sam Griffin and wife Betty of Arab, AL and Ann Gurley of Arab, AL. Two sisters, Lola Wright of Biloxi, Loyce Adair of Terry, MS; grandchildren; Randy, Ronnie, Tiffany, Caitlin and Tyler; great-grandchildren; Kaitlyn, Laura, Wyatt, Gracie and Gavin.
Elaine was predeceased by her husband, Ernest J, Pitre; her mother, Victoria Read and her sister Sybil Hendren.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Elaine Pitre to Coalville United Methodist Church 12298 Shorecrest Road, Biloxi, MS 39532.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2017 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. at Washington Ave., Ocean Springs, MS. Friends may visit from 12 Noon until 2:00 p.m.
The Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 24, 2017 at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA.
The online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.riemannfamily.com
She will be missed by many, those who knew her and were close to her, and by those who maybe only had a brief encounter with her. Elaine's presence will have a lifetime impact on everyone who was fortunate enough to meet her.
During WWII, Elaine was employed by Todd Johnson Ship Yard in Algiers, Louisiana, McCrory's Department store on Canal Street in New Orleans, manager at We Wash It Laundromat in Gretna and an employee of North End Grocery in Gulfport, MS.
Elaine was a very proud, faithful donor and considered one of the oldest blood donors for the American Red Cross. In 2012, Elaine was recognized as the "Queen of Giving" for donating blood several times a year and for contributing 2 gallons of blood.
Elaine was honored on her 93rd birthday by the WWII museum in New Orleans as a Rosie the Riveter for her work during WWII.
Elaine was a member of Coalville United Methodist Church for 42 years.
Elaine moved onto a peaceful life, leaving two sons and one daughter, Shelby A. Pitre and wife Leslie of Ocean Springs, Sam Griffin and wife Betty of Arab, AL and Ann Gurley of Arab, AL. Two sisters, Lola Wright of Biloxi, Loyce Adair of Terry, MS; grandchildren; Randy, Ronnie, Tiffany, Caitlin and Tyler; great-grandchildren; Kaitlyn, Laura, Wyatt, Gracie and Gavin.
Elaine was predeceased by her husband, Ernest J, Pitre; her mother, Victoria Read and her sister Sybil Hendren.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Elaine Pitre to Coalville United Methodist Church 12298 Shorecrest Road, Biloxi, MS 39532.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2017 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. at Washington Ave., Ocean Springs, MS. Friends may visit from 12 Noon until 2:00 p.m.
The Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 24, 2017 at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA.
The online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.riemannfamily.com
Visitation
FEB 23. 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- West Jackson County 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. Ocean Springs, MS, US, 39564
Service
FEB 23. 02:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- West Jackson County 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. Ocean Springs, MS, US, 39564
Graveside Service
FEB 24. 11:00 AM Westlawn Memorial Park 1225 Whitney Ave. Gretna, LA, US
Interment
Westlawn Memorial Park 1225 Whitney Ave. Gretna, LA,
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