Mother Maggie Lou Pitts was born July 1, 1919 in Rembert, South Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of the late James and Maggie Hickman Chambers. She departed this life on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the Rice Estates Nursing Home.
Mother Pitts, affectionately known as Sam Pitts, attended grade school in Sumter County, South Carolina. She married her first husband, Nelson English, at the age of thirteen in order to rear her youngest brother. After Nelson’s death, she married the love of her life, Hurley Monkey Pitts. Maggie worked as a baker and cook at Cornell Arms. She also worked as a nanny and maid to some prominent judges and lawyers. Sam enjoyed baking, cooking, and watching sports. She opened her heart and home to many. Sam was a beautiful person, who loved to laugh, joke, and keep it real.
Mother Pitts was a member of Bible Way Church of Atlas Road, where she was appointed Mother by the late Bishop Andrew C. Jackson. Mother Pitts was a humble and strong woman, who worked diligently to raise her family firmly in faith.
Sam Pitts was the second oldest of 13 children, all of whom preceded her in death. She was the mother of three children, who also preceded her in death, Nelson English, Sr., Sarah English, and Harry English, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, six grandsons, and two great-grand sons.
“My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying.” – Proverbs 3: 1-2
Mother Maggie Lou Pitts leaves to cherish her precious memory: three daughters, Dorothy English, of Columbia, SC, Maggie Hancock, of Hattisburg, MS, and Betty (Robbie) Mouzon, of Columbia, SC; one son, Robert Lee Pitts, Sr., of Columbia, SC; two daughters-in-law, Wilhemena English, of Columbia, SC and Mammie English, of Sumter, SC; reared like a daughter, Charlette Hancock-Brown, of Columbia, SC; thirty-eight granchildren; eighty-three great-grandchildren; seventy-six great-great-grandchildren; two great-great-great-grandchidren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives, and dear friends, all of whom will miss her dearly.
Our deepest Condolences to the family of Maggie Pitts. From the Harris and Halback family
My sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time of loss for your loved one. I will keep your family in my prayers that God gives you all the strength that you need.
Sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Maggie Pitts. Sending prayers of comfort and strength as you go through this difficult time.
PITTS Family may the Love of God provide each of you comfort and peace. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Grandma Maggie’s love was like a magnet that drew you closer to her. She was such a precious RUBY.
It is with a heavy heart that I expressed my condolences to the Pitts family I’m so sorry for your loss, Miss Pitts wish I was wonderful lady and amazing lady whom I love with all my heart she will be greatly missed but she will always hold a special place in my heart, so I say to the family hold to the memories those special memories because we know that she’s resting with the angels and just remember weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning again my condolences to you and your family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. My grandmother Carrie Pringle was a great friend of hers.
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Grandmother Gary. Praying for the family R.I.P Ms Pitts
Sorry for your lost and may God continue to bless the family
The Ivery family
Dear family
You have my deepest sympathy. Sending prayers for comfort and strength.
My deepest condolences to the family. I had the privilege of meeting Mrs. Pitts and I enjoyed being in her company.
My Condolences to the Pitts family. Grandma Maggie was the best she will be miss. From day one when she came apart of me and my child life. She was my grandma
We hope that you find peace and comfort in your time of grief. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences and prayers for healing.
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF MS. MAGGIE PITTS FROM THE CANNON FAMILY MS. MAGGIE WE MET THROUGH HER BABY CHARLOTTE HANCOCK FROM DAY ONE MY FAMILY AND I STARTED CALLING HER GRANDMA 🌹🌹