By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Wednesday, April 10, 2019

    4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home

    Cisne, Illinois

  • Service

    Thursday, April 11, 2019

    10 am

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home

    Burial at Zif Cemetery

    Rural Clay City

  • Full Obituary

    Jean Ann (Stuckey) Pittman, of Clay City Illinois, was born March 22nd, 1954 in Flora Illinois to Leonard Joseph and Vera Maxine (Worthy) Stuckey.  She departed this life at Clay County Hospital on Sunday, April 7th, 2019 at 5:18am with her family at the bedside.   

    Jean Ann was united in marriage to Galen Allen Pittman on September 14th, 1974.  They were blessed with the birth of four sons, Bruce Allen, Douglas Andrew, Brian Anthony and Daniel Aaron who were Jean Ann’s light, love and joy.  She enjoyed raising her family on the farm with Allen, and they made a wonderful life together for their children. 

    Jean Ann was a member of the Zif Missionary Baptist Church where her beautiful voice was heard singing the Lord’s praises and playing the piano on many Sunday mornings.  She was a frequent visitor to the Cave in Rock Methodist Church where she sang specials and played piano when asked.   Her love of the Lord and her strong faith guided her through life, and she was always spreading God’s word through her interactions with friends, new and old.  She studied her bible diligently and found much peace while sitting at the water’s edge on the Ohio River watching the boats and barges go by, while talking to her Lord. 

    Jean Ann was a graduate of Flora High School, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and received her Master’s Degree in Music Education at Eastern Illinois University.  She was a 30+ year member of the Gamma Upsilon Society and served as a past President.  Jean Ann enjoyed the many local, state, national and international events she attended along with the close friendships she made with the other members. 

    Teaching and children were Jean Ann’s passions, and she spent 40+ years teaching music at local area schools including Jasper, Merriam, Louisville and New Hope before retiring from the Clay City School District in 2013.  She was scheduled to read to the kindergarten class at Jasper grade school this week, something she was looking forward to very much.  Jean Ann completed her student teaching within the Flora School District.  Her high school band and chorus director, Mr Penry, helped blossom her love of music and teaching.  When his wife became ill during Jean Ann’s senior year of high school, Jean Ann stepped up and led the band and chorus in his absence.  She also enjoyed quilting, gardening, making stained glass, boating, reading, and directing the Christmas and Dinner Theater programs at Clay City Schools each year while she was teaching. 

    Jean Ann (Stuckey) Pittman is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Allen, of Clay City; her sons and daughter in laws, Bruce & Emily Pittman of Clay City, Doug & Hannah Pittman of Clay City, Brian & Jamie Pittman, of Olney, and Daniel Pittman of Clay City; a special friend who she called son, Logan Michels;  8 grandchildren Cole Linder and his wife Morgan of Flora, Ethan Pittman and Taylor Pittman of Clay City, Layne Weber and Korbyn McKitrick of Clay City, Braxton Pittman and Brock Pittman of Olney along with a new baby Pittman expected to arrive in August of 2019; Mother in Law Juanita Pittman, Brother and Sister in Law Mike and Vicki Stuckey of Olney, Brother in Law and Sister in Law William and Jill Pittman of Clay City; 6 nieces and nephews, LeAnn Stuckey, Erin Ranes, Lisa Girdner, Derrick Pittman & his fiancée Katie Weaver, Cody Pittman and Brea Pittman; 6 great-nieces and nephews Josh & Hannah Hartleroad, Seth & Sophia Ranes, and Gus & Wesley Girdner; special friends Michael and Jeana Gill, the families of her daughter in laws, The Rowland’s, The Scherer’s & The Webb’s; along a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, neighbors, church families, co-workers & students.

    She is proceeded in death by her parents, Leonard and Vera Stuckey, and her father in law, Galen Pittman. 

    Jean Ann was a shining light in the life of many, many people.   Friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, students and the entire community are better people having known Mrs. Pittman.  She will be remembered for her love of God, her beautiful smile, the way her eyes shown when she talked about her family, the sunshine that followed her into a room,  and her glorious voice and musical talents.   She will forever be loved and missed by all whose lives she touched. 

    Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home in Cisne. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on April 11, 2019, at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Zif Cemetery near Clay City.

    Memorials may be directed to the Gamma Upsilon Society or the Zif Cemetery Fund and will be accepted at the funeral Home.

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home of Cisne is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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44 Condolences
 
  1. Charlie & Patty Peters / April 9, 2019 at 7:55 am

    We are so very sorry for your loss.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jeanie will be missed!

  2. Brenda Mille / April 9, 2019 at 9:34 am

    We are so sorry for your loss of a beautiful lady. She was always smiling and would have you smiling also.
    Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all and may God help you.
    Jamie Pittman, Jean and I went to St. Louis zoo and we all have so much fun.that day. Will always
    remember that. She will be forever missed and loved. Such a sweet lady. Hugs and prayers to all of you.

  3. Becky (Pearce) Williams / April 9, 2019 at 9:36 am

    So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you .
    Prayers for everyone. I enjoyed the friendship i had with Jeannie. Great.memories of her . I know she will be missed. Again sorry for your loss Allen and family.

  4. Cheryl McCarty / April 9, 2019 at 9:45 am

    Jean was such a special friend. I loved her dearly and will miss her. While I am unable to be with all of you through the difficult days ahead, please know that you are all in my prayers. May God bring you peace.

  5. Patsy Norris Prosser / April 9, 2019 at 10:22 am

    A truly special lady. She will be greatly missed.

  6. Class of 1972 / April 9, 2019 at 10:37 am

    To Jean Ann’s family, her classmates from near and far send you their deepest sympathies and want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  7. Delbert & Becky Rodgers / April 9, 2019 at 10:42 am

    Such a sweet lady. Leaving us so soon. God has a plan for us all. Sympathy to the family.

  8. All 70's Reunion / April 9, 2019 at 11:04 am

    Our prayers are with all the family.

  9. Gayle Harris / April 9, 2019 at 11:11 am

    To the entire Pittman Family, we were so saddened to learn of Mrs. P’s passing. Worked with her at Clay City School. Truly enjoyed the time we spent together. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to all of you. Her family was her shining moments.

  10. Brenda Miller / April 9, 2019 at 11:18 am

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort and peace for Jean Ann’s family.

  11. Debbie King Casell / April 9, 2019 at 11:18 am

    Your loss is great and I offer my deepest sympathies to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult and painful time. Jean Ann was sweet and kind and very talented and she made the world a better place. Farewell classmate and Godspeed on your journey.

  12. Class of 1972 / April 9, 2019 at 11:21 am

    To Jean Ann’s family, please know that her classmates from near and far send their condolences. Our thoughts and prayers to all.

  13. Brenda (Kittle) Bandy / April 9, 2019 at 12:34 pm

    Hearing of Jean Ann’s death shocked our Class of 1972, along with everyone in our community!!! Our hearts are so broken for all of you. May God give you all peace, and be comforted knowing, she is with Jesus. We will all see her again!!

  14. Deb Grahn / April 9, 2019 at 1:05 pm

    So very sorry to hear of your loss. Jean was such a wonderful lady. I taught with her at North Clay. You could always count on seeing her beautiful smile. What a positive, encouraging woman. Such a loss!!

  15. Denise Plumlee Tadlock / April 9, 2019 at 1:11 pm

    I grew up with Jean Ann, we attended the same church as kids, and then the same schools. She was always kind and gentle and there to help even as a young person. My prayers are with all of her loved ones.

  16. Miki (Bice) Babbitt / April 9, 2019 at 1:46 pm

    I remember her lovely voice and generous spirit…. May she live in peace with God and sing with the Angels!

  17. Kitty Wendling / April 9, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    My thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy to the Pittman family. She was the sweetest lady that I have ever known. I work with Jean at Clay City School; subbing for her many times. How she loved each and every student that passed through her door and I know they loved her too. And, oh how she shined when talking about her boys. She was an angel her on Earth and now she walks with God and them in Heaven.

  18. Harvey & Sandra Cash / April 9, 2019 at 2:21 pm

    So very sorry to hear of Jean Ann’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Pittman family.

  19. Mick & Leslie Spitzner / April 9, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  20. Jocelyn Pittman-Scoles / April 9, 2019 at 3:08 pm

    My thoughts and prayers for your family. I always enjoyed seeing her at the family reunions and at school when my son attended Clay City School.

  21. Debbie (Cartright) & Ed Crown / April 9, 2019 at 4:21 pm

    So sorry to hear of Jean Ann’s passing. We were neighbors for one year and we had the pleasure of Jean Ann’s beautiful voice at our wedding. She was such a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

  22. Char cooper / April 9, 2019 at 5:08 pm

    Even though I haven’t been a Crackel for 32 years. I think of Allen and Jean often. I was shocked to hear of Jeans passing. She was an amazing lady and great mom. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with the family and know that Jean is dancing with Jesus today. God bless and love to all. Charlene Crackel Cooper.

  23. Gary & Judy McCormick / April 9, 2019 at 6:07 pm

    Al and family Was so sorry to hear about Jean Ann. Have not known You and Her for long but was blessed
    to be a part of sharing some river memories with you. She was a special person and I know you and your family will have an empty space in your lives now. May GOD bless you during this time and Gary and I will be keeping you in our prayers.

  24. Jodi Schnepper / April 9, 2019 at 8:35 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of the family and friends.

  25. Julie Oesch / April 9, 2019 at 8:42 pm

    My heart breaks for the entire family. May God wrap you in His arms with comfort and peace. Jeannie is now joining the choirs of heaven singing Our Lord’s praises.

  26. Stan, Janice & Jayden Brown / April 9, 2019 at 9:00 pm

    Such a Sweet Lady , she will be missed. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with family and friends.

  27. Kourtney Ryker / April 9, 2019 at 9:14 pm

    So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends. She was a wonderful teacher to myself and also my son. She will always be known as Mrs. Pittman to us. God bless the family through this difficult time.

  28. Shane K. Dulaney / April 9, 2019 at 9:37 pm

    Sorry for your loss, Mr. Allen Pittman and sons. In a way, I knew her through the public school system. I went to school with Bruce and Doug and know them well.

  29. Linda States / April 9, 2019 at 10:23 pm

    You aren’t going to know me, but I taught at New Hope. It completely floored me how she could put a Christmas program together all the while smiling. I helped with Christmas programs at Mill Shoals. I broke out in hives the day before the program. One expects the best from the students, but they don’t always perform the way we want. Always loved seeing Jean and visiting with her when we would run into each other.

    I challenge the family to write down some of the good and funny things you remember. Then share these when you are together. She would want you to share those things rather than being sad. Memories help us though the tough times. It is a great loss for you, but Heaven gained a good one!

  30. Doug and Marsha Hockman / April 10, 2019 at 5:37 am

    Our thoughts and prayers go out for you. We were shocked to hear of her passing.

  31. Susan Pittman / April 10, 2019 at 6:21 am

    I’m so saddened to hear Jean Ann passed. She was a wonderful person no one like her at all. I will miss her so much. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. She doesn’t want us to be sad. God bless you

  32. Susan Brandon Vivonetto / April 10, 2019 at 8:01 am

    I was a student of Jean’s when I was in Jr High. I loved being in choir and special choir. Mrs. Pittman was a wonderful teacher and I have many fond memories of those times. I’m very sorry for your loss.

  33. Jamie vaughan / April 10, 2019 at 9:39 am

    So sorry to hear this. I was a student at Jasper when she taught music there. She was such a lovely person, I still consider her one of my favorite teachers.

  34. John and Jerilyn May / April 10, 2019 at 5:54 pm

    John and I want to let you know Al , how sorry we were to hear of you and your family’s loss. We always enjoyed the time we spent at the Rock visiting with you and your special lady.

  35. Calvin and Anita Lake / April 10, 2019 at 8:50 pm

    Calvin and I were shocked and greatly saddened to hear that Jean had passed away. We have our special memories of working with her at school. May your special memories help you through this difficult time. She loved her family and was so proud of all of you.

  36. Terry (Koontz) Igert / April 10, 2019 at 10:16 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear Jeanie passed! She was such a great friend growing up on E. 4th st! She taught me how to twirl a baton in the4th grade. I went on to use that talent for band parades and later teach others the joy of twirling! We also both played the flute. I’m so thankful I ran into her in flora not too long ago. We had a great visit! I will always charish my memories with her always!!! Prayers for you all!

  37. Harry Penry / April 11, 2019 at 6:36 am

    I was shocked to hear of Jeans passing she was a vibrant part of the music education community in this area. I’ll always remember her as a student ,a teacher and a friend. Harry Penry

  38. Cecelia Cardascio / April 11, 2019 at 8:57 am

    I was blessed to have Mrs. Pittman as my music teacher in both Flora & Clay City. Jeannie loved her “Special Group”, & we loved her, too. How much did she love us? Enough to host a girls sleep-over at her house! (Allen was a saint to put up with our shenanigans, by the way.) Truly fond memories. Jeannie, please give Shari N. & Connie M. a hug up there in Heaven, & I’m sure you will make some beautiful music together again with those girls. Sincere condolences to the entire Pittman family. ~Celia~

  39. Susan Moore / April 12, 2019 at 8:46 am

    So sorry to hear of her passing. I was a student of hers when she taught at Flora. She was always so good to us – going to extra mile for her students. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family

  40. Martha & Steve Staton / April 12, 2019 at 5:33 pm

    Al and family, our deepest sympathy and prayers for your loss. We will miss her smiling face at the river. Please let us know if we can help in any way.

  41. Pat Burt / April 12, 2019 at 10:22 pm

    My condolences to the family. Jean was such a “shining light” and had a wonderful testimony. . . always nice to be around. May you find comfort in your memories. Christians never say goodbye.

  42. Tyler Smith / April 15, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    My heart breaks today, I have thought many times of our duets and performances during HS. These memories are special.. Condolence to all the family.

  43. M Powell / April 16, 2019 at 8:45 am

    To Jean’s family & friends,
    I am so very sorry to read about your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that our heavenly Father truly loves you and cares deeply about what you are going through. He will give you the strength needed to cope during this difficult time. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4

  44. Judy Foster Garwood / March 25, 2020 at 10:47 pm

    I first met Jean Ann in Aug.1962. My family had just moved to Flora from Evansville, Ind. and on my first day in a strange town and new neighborhood, Jean came running around the bushes of the house in between our houses to meet me and asked me if I wanted to play. She was 8 years old and I was 7. even though it’s been 58 years, I still remember that little blonde haired girl running around those bushes to meet me on moving day! we became good friends growing up on 4th street. Walking to school together every day, playing badminton and croquet in her back yard with other kids, and eating supper with Jean and her family many times. we were inseparable for years. I even kind of liked her little Boston terrier dog, Tammy. We were inseparable for years. But we grew apart in high school. I didn’t know know her well as an adult. I moved back to Evansville after graduating high school in 1973. Still, a person doesn’t forget a childhood friend. I will always remember Jean as my first and good friend in Flora. I was just thinking about Jean today(March 25,2020), decided to look her up to learn about her and was shocked and saddened very much to read of her death. I didn’t have the privilege of knowing her family, but I am truly sorry for your loss. Jean, your mom and grandmother was a fun, nice sweet young girl whom I will not forget.

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