Anita Pittman Gagneux
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Anita Ruth Pittman Gagneux , 89, was surrounded by loving family at her home in Lindale, Texas when she was called to be with the Lord on March 8, 2021.
Born on October 7, 1931 in Pitkin, Louisiana to Hubert and Essie Pittman, Anita was widely considered by friends and family as the nicest person they ever knew. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister, daughter, and loyal friend. Her big heart was tempered by a fierce intellect, strong independent streak, and sense of adventure. A Registered Nurse who practiced throughout the country, she proudly served the Tyler community for over 20 years. After her retirement, and when she wasn't baking the best cookies or writing thoughtful thank-you notes, she enjoyed further opportunities for travel, and indulged her passions for reading, growing things, and raising animals. When you see a fence line dotted with fresh spring flowers, or a bird dip from a tree and land upon it, think of Anita and smile, as she surely would have.
A visitation will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton, Texas. Her funeral service will follow at 4:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest at 1:00 p.m. on March 13, 2021 in a graveside service at Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin, Louisiana
She is preceded in death by beloved husband, Charles Gagneux; infant son, Robert White Jr.; brother, Kenneth Pittman; sister, Judy Hillman.
Anita is survived by daughters, Cindy Williamson (Greg) of Little Rock, AR, Beverly White (Ralph DiFronzo) of Dallas, TX; granddaughters, Rebecca Maddox (Matt) of Houston, TX, Sarah Williamson of Austin, TX and Katharine Dryden (Creighton) of Dallas, TX; great grandsons, Levi and Wyatt Maddox of Houston, TX; step children, Linda Stroud (John) of Pineville, LA, Linda Gagneux of Ball, LA, David Gagneux of Hallsville, TX and John Gagneux of Alexandria, LA; brother, Frank Pittman (Leta) of Forest Hill, LA; sisters, Barbara Steinkamp of Pitkin, LA and Glenda O'Neill of Pitkin, LA; many cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Lillie Russell Memorial Library in Lindale, TX or the Blue Branch Cemetery Association in Pitkin, LA.
"A mother's love never dies, it lives on through her children."