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BORN
1932
DIED
2010
Betty Kuhn Obituary
She was born in Toombs County on Aug. 5, 1932, to John W. and Carrie Belle Pittman. She lived in Toombs County and then Savannah until she joined the USAF. She received the Good Conduct Medal and Soldier of the month Award for her service. She then lived in Texas, California, Florida, Louisiana, Thailand, Virginia, Minnesota and had moved to Acworth three years ago, living with her daughter Karla Cooper.
She worked as a dental technician in the USAF, a crypto-operator and courier for OICC in Bangkok, Thailand, a data processor for US Navy at Indian Head Md., for the U.S. Postal Service in Uvalda and she owned and operated Kuhn's General Store in Toombs County.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 42 years, Lt. Col. Charles M. Kuhn USAF (ret.); sister, Ossie P. Allen, and brothers, Clifford, John "Clyde," Felton, Billy, Richard, and David Tye Pittman.
She is survived by daughters. Signe M. Anderson (Walter) of Glennville and Karla R. Cooper (Todd) of Acworth; eight grandchildren: Amber A. Oliver (Jason) of Montgomery, Ala., Wendy L. Houser (Tim), Strafford, Mo., Charles "Chuck" M. Cooper (Christine) of Auburn, Ala., Jonathan C. Cooper (Beth) of Syrmna, Tamara A. Wood (Tim) of Bartow, Fla., Billy Anderson (Tanika) of Walthourville, Bobby Anderson (Rhonda) of Hinesville and Hollis L. Hill (Sean) of Black Creek; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Nadine P. Eddinger of Lyons; brothers, Hoyt Pittman of Uvalda, Jesse (Betty) Pittman and Broadus (Joyce) Pittman, both of Lyons; brothers-in- laws, Richard Kuhn (Gloria) and Chris Kuhn (Marlene), both of Napa, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Margaret Pittman, Ruby Pittman, both of Lyons, Rita Pittman of Ootlewah, Tenn., Faye Pittman of Cordele, Carolyn K. Nelson of Napa and Margie K. Marks of Iron River, Mich.; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday, May 7. Family visitation and service will follow, 7-8 p.m. at The Cremation Society of the South in Marietta. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., at a later date.
Arrangements are being made by Marietta Southcare Funeral Home (770) 427-9292.
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Memories and Condolences
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Maria Pittman
May 7, 2010
Aunt Betty touched many lives with her kindness, beauty, and strenght. She will always have a special place in my heart.
Stephanie Speed Morrison
May 6, 2010
I'm deeply sorry to hear about the death of Mrs. Kuhn. Please know that your family is in my prayers and I'm trusting that God will bring you comfort and peace during the days ahead.
Melinda Anderson
May 5, 2010
May you find comfort & hope in God's promise of eternal peace. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Pamela Lavender
May 3, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
CINDY JOHNSON
May 3, 2010
SENDING YOU MY LOVE AND THOUGHTS DURING THIS TIME. I HAVE SUCH FOND MEMORIES OF AUNT BETTY. SHE WAS AN IMPORTANT PERSON IN MY CHILDHOOD AND TEEN YEARS.
LOVE TO ALL,
CINDY PITTMAN JOHNSON
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