MATTIE LOU PITTS FORTUNE

Mattie Lou Pitts Fortune, a resident of the Hickory Withe Community and wife of James W. "Jim" Fortune, Sr., died at 11:45 A.M. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at her residence on Helene Drive. She was 74 years of age and died following an extended illness.

Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Fortune were private and were provided by Peebles Fayette County Funeral Home-West Chapel of Oakland.

A native of Pontotoc, Mississippi, Mrs. Fortune was born October 25, 1933, the daughter of Clinton and Dora Christine Pitts. She was educated in the Pontotoc, Mississippi Public School system where she graduated from high school and was married August 9, 1962 to James W. "Jim" Pitts, retired building contractor, who survives.

Mr. and Mrs. Fortune were residents of Memphis in earlier years and resided in Naples, FL, for 35 years before retiring and moving to the Hickory Withe Community to be near their family. Mrs. Fortune was employed by Allied Medical Incorporated in Naples before her retirement. She was a Presbyterian and will be remembered as a kind and loving wife, mother and grandmother.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four daughters: Deborah Welch of Hickory Withe; Darla Whitley of Munford, TN; Janet White and Peggy Sanchez, both of Southaven, MS; her son, James W. Whitley, Jr. of Southaven; 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

The family requests that memorials be directed to the charity or organization of the donor's choice.