Darlene Annis Pitts' Obituary
Darlene was born Oct 2, 1943 in Ft. Worth, Texas. She grew up in Ft. Worth, developing a love for rodeos and barrel racing. She graduated from Eastern Hills High School in 1961 and The University of Miami ,where she was a member of Tri-Delta Sorority, in 1965. In 1982, she received her masters degree from TWU in Arts and Education. Darlene taught in both Irving and Dallas Independent School Districts before retiring to the travel industry. She then traveled the world with her devoted life partner, Ann Coan.Darlene is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas M. Pitts, and Frances Grizzle Pitts Ellis; and her loving partner, Ann. She is survived by her sister, Sharon Pitts Young and brother-in-law, Jerry Don Young; nieces, Shelley Shrader and Melissa Young Daughters; great nieces, Lauren, Paige, and Jamie; and great nephew, Eric.Graveside services for Darlene will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Restland Cemetery in the Court of Serenity.Funeral arrangements for Darlene have been faithfully entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, which is located at 13005 Greenville Ave., at the intersection of Restland Road, Dallas, Texas 75243, and can be reached at (972) 238-7111.
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