Margaret L. "Jenny" Pittman Obituary (1921

Margaret L. Jenny Pittman, 95, wife of the late Rev. Russell Pittman, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Heartland Health Care Center Riverview in Peoria, IL. A service to honor and celebrate Jennys life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Salem Baptist Church, Decatur, IL. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Jenny will be laid to rest in Graceland Cemetery. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Baptist Church. Margaret L. Pittman, born to James and Blanche Piersall on March 26, 1921. She was known by Jenny to most people who knew her. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church since August 30, 1967. Jenny is survived by her sons: James Pittman and his wife Vicky of Peoria, IL and Gary Pittman of LaGrange, IL; She was also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, son: Russell Lee Pittman, great granddaughter, 4 brothers, 1 sister, mother and father-in-law and a precious daughter-in-law: Barb. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.