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Barbara Pitchford Obituary

Barbara "Gangie" Pitchford passed from her Earthly body surrounded by her children and grandchildren to join her husband once again in our Fathers kingdom on Friday August 28, 2015. Gangie as she was known to so many was born to Luther and Irene White on January 14, 1942 in Haskell, Texas and was preceded in death by her parents, brother Ronnie White and her beloved husband of 53 years Waymon Pitchford Sr. Left behind to cherish her memories until we meet again are; daughters Gayle Mitchell (Mike), Mona Free (Roy), Renea Pitchford, Staci Taylor; and her favorite son Waymon Pitchford Jr. (Carole), all of Midland. Gangie will be missed by her grandchildren Rusty Mitchell (Crystal), Michelle Mitchell, Chris Taylor (Dacey), Waymon "Todd" Taylor, Nicole Pitchford, Rachel Pitchford all of Midland, and Patrick Free-Fort Worth, TX and Justin Free-Houston, TX. Gangie's precious great granddaughters brought her so much joy and laughter her last years, and she loved those babies with every part of her, Ellie Taylor, Leyla Taylor and Elizabeth Mitchell all of Midland. And we cannot forget her faithful Chihuahua Bitsy who was with mother as her heart beat for the last time. Mom opened her heart and home and considered so many to be her other children, Rhonda DeMone of Rio Rancho NM, Patrick Lindquist of Sugarland, TX, and Beverly Spencer who left us in October 2012. Barbara spent her early years as a devoted housewife and mother before joining the workforce as a uniform supervisor at Snow White Laundry and Cleaners before going into the grocery business in 1973 at Safeway where she spent several years until moving to Furr's supermarket where she retired, as their scan coordinator in 1998. Barbara loved to help others and spent many years volunteering her time to local charities. She enjoyed throughout the years following her children's activities and traveling up and down the road with her grandchildren's activities from football to soccer, and rodeos to racecars. The family will accept friends for visitation Tuesday September 1, 2015 at Ellis funeral home from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Services by Don Mitchell will follow Wednesday, September 2, 11:00 a.m. also at Ellis Funeral home, with internment at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons Rusty Mitchell, Chris Taylor, Waymon "Todd" Taylor, Patrick Free and Justin Free. Also honoring mother as pallbearers are Caleb Perry, Patrick Lindquist and Ryan Green. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Mike Miller, Dr. Richard Reese, Dr. Manish Dimri, Dr. John McKenna, Dr. Anand Rogatgi, Virginia Shelton, and Glen and Kathy Kelly for their years of care and compassion given to our parents. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702, or your charity of choice. Online condolences may be offered at www.ellisfunerals.com.

Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram from Aug. 31 to Sep. 2, 2015.
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Wow. It's been quit some time since you've been gone. I was Barbara's Home Health aid. She was such a sweet lady...

Nikki moody

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August 25, 2023

I was Barbara's home care aid. She was such a sweet lady... I was just thinking about her the other day....

Nicole moody

August 25, 2021

My prayers & thoughts are with your family!! Barbara was a amazing woman. I have known her for years loved seeing her sweet face when she came in my office. she would always just brighten my day!! God Bless you all at this time. Mona & Stacey stay strong !!

Shawnda Thompson

September 9, 2015

So sorry for the loss of your Mom. She treated me like one of the family through my teenage years and beyond. Wonderful Lady (Mom). My prayers are with all the family. I just found out so sorry.

Blane Huff

September 2, 2015

May God's blessings be upon you during this time in the loss of Barbara. She was a very special lady.

Glenna Gifford

September 2, 2015

You were such a good lady! Prayers and Blessings to the family!

Lanita Navarrete

September 1, 2015

So very sorry for the loss of your mother. She always treated me like her own, we all were around there when we were growing up. May god bless each one of you now and always.

Kayla Wells Rawlings

September 1, 2015

May the Lord watch over and comfort your family in your time of loss. The ladies in the accounting dept. of Premier Physicians.

Karen Kelley

September 1, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow!
Gregg, Wendy, Garrett and Avery

September 1, 2015

gangie I'm going to miss you but im so glad you are with pepa happy and that you know how good of a man ive become and that i got to come see you. i love you so much and you will always be in my heart I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH!

JUSTIN FREE

August 31, 2015

Barbara I had only known you for a short time, but in this time I came to care for you very much. Your were a very sweet person, I take great honor in being your Homemaker n "friend". You are now at peace but will be loved, but never forgotten!!!♡♡

Nikki Moody

August 31, 2015

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