Joan Chumley Pittman, age 77, of Bridge City Texas, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am, Thursday, September 5, 2013, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City.
Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm, Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City; with a Rosary recited at 7pm.
Born in Orange, Texas on June 16, 1936, Joan is the daughter of Adam Hebert and Willie Mae Parker Hebert. Joan was an LVN who worked at both Orange Memorial Hospital and Doctors Hospital in Groves, Texas where she was the Director of the Cardio-Pulmonary Department. Joan attended Lamar University, studied under Dr. T A Lombardo for special cardiac services; she was also a Licensed Real Estate Broker, served on the Planning and Zoning commission and was on the Police Review Board for the City of Bridge City.
Joan was a lifelong member of St Henry Catholic Church. She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed traveling, gardening, her neighbors, and family. She will be truly missed by all her family and friends that loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Grace Hebert Breaux; and first husband and father of her children, Lenard Chumley.
Joan is survived by her husband, Leon Pittman; brother, Ralph Hebert; children, Debbie Khan and husband Yousaf, Dianne Gibbens and husband Teddy, Lenard Chumley and wife Juliee, and Laura Adams; and step-children, Lisa King, Michael Pittman, and Brandi McCown. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Toby, Paige, Elizabeth Ozment, Logan and Kylee Gibbens, Cameron Chumley, Caleb and Joseph Adams; step-grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.
The family extends a special appreciation to Dr. W Palmer and the entire staff, for their excellent care of her; to the physicians and staff of The Cancer Center and Odyssey Hospice. They did what they could to make the difficult journey less painful.
Pallbearers will be the Bridge City Knights of Columbus from St. Henry Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Henry Catholic Church; 475 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City, Texas 77611; (409) 735-2422.
Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.
Condolences
Cathy Huddle
September 6, 2013
Debbie and Dianne, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Cathy Huddle and All Your Friends at Sevocity
Jill Casterline Cox
September 5, 2013
To: Ralph and Family: My husband and I are so sorry to read about Joan. I knew her as a child in West Orange. I remember your Mother pushing Grace or Ralph in the Baby Buggy to my Grandmother Casterline's home. I went to Grade school with Joan in West Orange Elementary school. I am now 76 years of age. We live in Port Neches and if I had known her married name I would have gone to the Medical Center to visit her. Our Sincere condolences goes out to the entire Family. Leon, Children and Grandchildren. Again, we are so sorry. She was a very sweet person. Please see that Ralph gets a copy of this letter. Sincerely, Jack Casterline, Jill Casterline Cox, Wayne Casterline, K. Casterline and Mary Casterline Marks.
Chris Stewart
September 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Faye Dismukes
September 4, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. My prayers and deepest sympathy are with her family during this time of loss. May the promises of our faith bring you comfort.
Anne Courville
September 4, 2013
To all of her family I am sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Anne Courville
Jan Menard
September 3, 2013
Laura, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you, Jan Menard