A friend of my family from when I was a child died on Sunday. They had a funeral today at my home parish. I will always remember her unique voice, I can still hear her call my name now. I will also remember the affection she showed me each time we saw each other. I forgive her for cheering for OU... ;-) Here is her obituary from the OKC paper.
Anna Marie Pitcock, born in Holdenville, OK, September 1, 1948, to H.H. (Sonny) and Catherine (Morrison) Pitcock, passed into eternal life on October 28, 2007. Attended Holdenville schools, graduating May 1966, employed after graduation with Holdenville Daily Newspaper as a type verifier. She was also employed as secretary to local Holdenville attorney, George Oliphant . Moved to Oklahoma City area in 1970 and was employed with Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Drivers License Services, until her retirement in August 2000, after 30 years service. Following her retirement, she was employed by Anthony C. Galier. Longtime member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church of Moore, OK. She was an avid OU fan since high school, and was especially pleased with her most recent acquisition of a Bob Stoops signed football. Anna Marie enjoyed her halftime phone conversations, discussing the OU games with her uncle, Frank Morrison, of Aurora, CO, working crossword puzzles with her uncle, Frank Morrison, as well as with her friend, Mary 'Susie' Swafford. She also enjoyed crocheting baby afghans for gifts to family and friends. Preceeded in death by her parents and one brother, George H. Pitcock. Survived by two brothers, Jim Pitcock of Moore, OK and Frank Pitcock and wife Kay of Holdenville, OK. Also survived by her uncle, Frank Morrison and wife De of Aurora, CO, and an aunt Marylee Morrison of Del City. Also, surviving is her special adopted family, close friend and nurse, Mary 'Susie' Swafford and her four daughters, Julie, Jo Ann, Nicole (Coley), and Nicole Schuster; Susie's grandsons, Jack Spector, Christopher Cagle, Austin Schuster; and granddaughters, Amber Schuster, Tiffany Spector and most recent arrival of great-granddaughter (6/ 13/07) Catherine Unity Marie Hayes-Adams, daughter of Coley. Many thanks to the medical providers at OU Medical Center including Dr. K. Oommen, Drs. Gary and Rhonda Johnson, Dr. Gary Johnson's nursing staff and the 7th floor nursing staff at Presbyterian for their compassionate care. Thanks to our many friends who extended love and support during her illness. In lieu of flowers, Anna Marie's wish was to make donations to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, the Building Fund at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church of Moore, OK or your charity of choice. Wake 7:30 pm Wednesday, Resthaven Funeral Home; Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, 11:00 am, St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Moore, OK; lunch served following mass in the Joyce Center, Interment at Holdenville Cemetery, 3:00 pm Thursday.
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