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Ms. Shayla Pittman

Passed 02/08/2024

Obituary For Ms. Shayla Pittman

Shayla Pittman of Marianna, Florida, transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at home surrounded by her caring and loving family. She was 31 years of age.

Shayla was of the Methodist faith and an active member of Mt. Ararat AME Church.

She attended and graduated from the public schools of Jackson County. After graduating from Marianna High School, she further her education at Chipola College. After receiving her A.A. and BS degree in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting, she worked at Sunland Suntown Mall Bank.

Shayla leaves treasured memories with her parents, Curly and Texawetha Pittman of Marianna, Florida; two brothers, Courtney Williams of Alexander, Louisiana and Shamari Juwan Pittman of Orlando, Florida; maternal grandmother, Maeola J. Cockerham of Marianna, Florida; paternal grandmother, Bessie L. Pittman of Greenwood, Florida; aunts, Tondelayo Clemmons and husband Morris of Marianna, Florida, Debra Waddell and husband Joe of Marianna, Florida, Carolyn Bennett and husband Henry of Randalltown, Maryland, Cheryl Caldwell of Pensacola, Florida, Shirley Keys of Greenwood, Florida, Angelnetta Scott of Marianna, Florida, Patsy Bobb and husband Sidney of Greenwood, Florida, Gwendolyn Borders of Marianna, Florida, Maureen Hayes and husband Eddie of Tampa, Florida and Yvette Governor and husband Vincent of Tampa, Florida; uncles, Rev. Dwight Cockerham, Sr. and wife Daisy of Greenwood, Florida, Lewis Phillips and wife Beatrice of Marianna, Florida, Ervin Swails and wife Gloria of Pensacola, Florida, Bobby Freeman, Sr. of Marianna, Florida, Rev. Frankie Freeman and wife Janet of Augusta, Georgia, Raymond Freeman and wife Daphne of Augusta, Georgia, Wiley Pittman of Dothan, Alabama and Gary Pittman of Greenwood, Florida; god mother, Eva Brown of Greenwood, Florida; god daughter, Ivoryanna Spiller of Winder, Georgia; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

A public viewing will be Friday, February 16th from 3-6 at Peoples Funeral Home Chapel. A Solemn Farewell will be held Saturday, February 17th at 11am at Second West Baptist Association Church with Moderator Dwight Cockerham, Sr., Reverend Freddie Roulhac, Reverend Ronnie Spears and Reverend Frankie Freeman officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Ararat AME Church Cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.


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Jacquan Osborne sent Beautiful Dreams for Ms. Shayla Pittman - February 16, 2024

"In joy or sorrow, we're here, brother. Our deepest condolences. You're not alone. With heartfelt sympathy, BN10's.

From: Quan, BG and Lawrence.

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Lucille Franklin sent Emerald Garden Basket for Ms. Shayla Pittman - February 15, 2024

We pray the comfort and peace of the Lord be with you and your family. The Williams and Franklin Families.

Fredrick &Lucille Franklin

Lauren mock sent Heavenly Heights Bouquet for Ms. Shayla Pittman - February 15, 2024

Always in our Hearts From the Class of 2011 Go Noles

vandora speights sent Eternal Peace Basket for Ms. Shayla Pittman - February 14, 2024

Sending healing prayers and Love and comfort during this tough time." My condolences. Vandora Speights

Tex Curly and all who loved Shayla and cherished her in life. I am saddened by your loss of her daily presence and I pray that you are comforted in the knowledge that she now rests with the only person you can ever truest completely to care for her. I have no clue how to suggest on how you might begin to mend the hole in your heart! Just know that I am confident that God is not a man that he should could or would lie... He will never leave you comfort less. Find your strength in Christ Jesus! Abundant Blessings of Comfort and peace! Dr. Phyllis Bowers Garrett & Family

I send my Prayers,love too the entire family,remember Jesus said if lean on me I will not let you fall.may the peace of God be your comfort. Pamala Bellamy.

I am so sorry for the lost of your precious daughter. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Sharon Spires King

Sorrows and prayers to the family Shayla you will be missed Rest In Peace Angel. Scotty Austin and Adriean

Curly, his wife, Shirley and all the family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Phyllis Hobbs Bailey & Chuck Neel

I send my most sincere condolences to Curly and his wife and family. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.

My condolences and prayers go out to all the friends and family. She will truly be missed.πŸ™πŸ½πŸ€ (Laterrian, Brooke and Hayden Pittman)

Send our condolences to you and the family in the passing of Shayla. May God's peace and love comfort you all in the difficult time. Nellie Speights and family.

Sending my condolences and prayers to the family during this time. Shayla will truly be missed. Taliyah

Deepest sympathy! Praying comfort and strength to you all!πŸ™πŸΎβ€οΈπŸ™πŸΎβ€οΈ

Tex and family, Our heartfelt thoughts, love and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God comfort and give you His Peace. Tynetta Gainer & Family

My sincere condolences to the family, you all are in my prayers.

May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time. Sending healing prayers.

The Daniels Family!

Our heartfelt Condolences and prayers for the families

Frank & Edna Truitt and Family

My sincere condolences to the family. May she RIP. Cherish her memories forever. God bless this family. Dennis Brown and family

To the family I send my deepest condolences. You all have my thoughts and prayers. Shay was the friend I didn't know I needed but I thank God for sending me. Her heart was pure and she knew how to have a good time. I will cherish all our memories and hold them dear to my heart. Thank you so much for listening when I needed it, for the countless laughs, for sharing my love for the warriors and August amongst so many more things. You touched so many just by being you and I'm forever grateful to have called you my friend. I will miss you more than you'll ever know. This is not goodbye but until next time. Love you always sis <3 Jaz

Prayers to the family. Ondrail and Asia - Orlando,FL

Message from My Heart - This very beautiful and intelligent young lady that's loved by thousands has departed peacefully from earth and entered into the gates of heaven, where she's at complete peace.

Family no words can describe how sorry I am for you loss. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences.

As special as Shayla was she will never be forgotten.

Love My Pittman Family!!! Teresa Session Burden and Shekinah Burden

Message from My Heart - This very beautiful and intelligent young lady that's loved by thousands has departed peacefully from earth and entered into the gates of heaven, where she's at complete peace. Family no words can describe how sorry I am for you loss. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. As special as Shayla was she will never be forgotten.

Love My Pittman Family!!! Teresa Session Burden and Shekinah Burden

I offer my prayers and condolences. My you find some comfort in the arms of the angel. Brenda Borders

I'm so sorry for your loss. Shayla was such a great friend and person! She will be deeply missed. My prayers are with her family πŸ™πŸΎβ€οΈ -Tyierra

Sorry y'all loss

I am so very sorry to hear of this beautiful young lady's passing. May God comfort her family and friends.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers through the next few days and weeks. Mrs. GeraldineπŸ™πŸ’”

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Peoples Funeral Home | Marianna, FL

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