Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Julie Pitts Obituary

Julie (Shellenberg) Pitts Naples, FL

Julie (Shellenberg) Pitts, 59, of Naples, FL passed away on September 15, 2013 at Lee Memorial Hospital in Ft. Myers, FL after a tragic accident.

Born on February 2, 1954 in Piqua, OH, Julie relocated to Naples from Tipp City, OH in 1994.

A registered nurse who worked in the intensive care unit and was certified in oncology, Julie was an extraordinarily professional and compassionate nurse who was an angel to many thousands of patients and families in her 41 years of nursing. She was a mentor and role model to dozens of young nurses throughout her nursing career, and worked at Naples Community Hospital, at Lee Memorial Hospital and most recently at Physician's Regional Hospital.

Julie was a member of the American Nurses Association and active with the North Naples United Methodist Church where she also volunteered as a Sunday school teacher. A tireless volunteer for the American Cancer Society, she touched many hundreds of lives with hope and love. She enjoyed boating, consignment shopping, traveling and playing pinochle, but most of all, spending time with her family.

Julie was predeceased by her father, Arthur Shellenberg and her sister, Kay Keller.

She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Mark Pitts; mother, Barbara Shellenberg; daughters, Emily (Daman) Essert and Abigail Pitts; siblings, Kathy Ryan, Pam Leugers, Marge Morales, Jill (John) White, Mark Shellenberg, Tom (Laurie) Shellenberg and John (Denise) Shellenberg; and beloved granddaughter, Madison Essert.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2013 (TOMORROW) from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, 34109.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 20 at 10:00 a.m., at North Naples United Methodist Church's main sanctuary, 6000 Goodlette Road North, Naples, 34109, with interment to follow at Palm Royale Cemetery, 6780 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, 34119.

Refreshments will be served at North Naples United Methodist Church's Founder's Hall, following interment.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Julie's name may be made to the Cancer Alliance of Naples.

For online condolences, please visit www.fullernaples.com.

Published by Naples Daily News on Sep. 18, 2013.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Julie Pitts

Not sure what to say?





So sorry to hear of Julie's passing when I returned as a seasonal. She was such a wonderful person.

Linda Peden

October 16, 2013

Abigail and Mark,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Julie was a wonderful person who was compassionate and loving with her patient's. I had the privilege to work with her in the Education Department at NCH. She was always willing to jump in and lend a helping hand wherever it was needed. My thoughts are with you.
Tracy

Tracy Pospeck

October 13, 2013

All my best wishes to you, Mark. Julie was a great person and will be well missed and remembered.

Robert Sitta

October 2, 2013

Dear Mark,
My heart goes out to you and your family.

Rita Kumpf

September 25, 2013

To Mark and Family. so sadden to hear of this tragedy. Please know that i am praying and thinking of all of you at this time..God Bless

Tammy Fecher Durnford

September 24, 2013

Dear Mark and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I met Julie years ago, oriented her to 6300 team at GSH, I worked on team I and she became team leader on II. She was a great nurse then, very caring and compassionate. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Jo Rathke Callahan

September 23, 2013

Mark, with tears in my eyes and love in my heart, I send condolences to you and your family. May God's peace surround you and fond memories comfort you.

Lynn Leach

September 23, 2013

Mark,
I was deeply saddened to hear of this horrible tragedy. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.

John Brown

September 23, 2013

Dear Mark,
Your lovely, lovely wife.....such a caring and beautiful person. She gave of herself to anyone who suffered, especially her cancer patients. I had the privilege of watching her do this for years. May God bless and keep her!

Mark Moskowitz

September 22, 2013

Condolences Mark for your loss of a loving, caring, wonderful wife, mother and Nurse. She will never be forgotten. I am so saddened to hear of your tragic loss. You and your girls are in my prays.

Judy Ashley Penley

September 22, 2013

So sorry for your loss. She was so kind and thoughtful to our family. May you be blessed with fond memories to see you through the tough times.

Carolyn Oberbeck

September 22, 2013

Julie was a saint to us all and I feel so priviledged to have worked so closely with her these last two years. Her memory will continue to guide me always.

Don McClure

September 22, 2013

Mark,
saddened to hear this tragic news.

marty schmidt

September 21, 2013

Mark and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Julie. My prayers are with all of you at this time of loss. May god be with all of you. Debbie Foster

Debbie Foster

September 21, 2013

I am so sorry for your tragic loss
Linda Cavin

September 21, 2013

Dear Mark,
I had the privilege of meeting Julie only once... after my mother-in-law had a fatal stroke we walked into her room at NCH one morning and there stood Julie. She had finished working and had come to visit Mary Lou, read her bible verses, wash her hair and make her more comfortable. What an angel! Mary Lou and Dale spoke of you both so often and appreciated and loved you so, we felt we have known you.
We were very saddened to read of Julie's passing in the Piqua paper. We extend our very deepest sympathy to you and your family and pray that God's peace will be with you always.

Barbara and Tom Hudson

September 21, 2013

I worked with Julie at PRMC, and it was always comforting knowing she was there. She was your support and always willing to help. She was the sunshine on a rainy day, I loved her like a sister, and she would always talk so highly of her family and you could feel her love. I will miss her so much, but I pray that her memories bring you comfort.

Kathy Toth

September 21, 2013

Mark what can I say I am so sorry for your loss may God bless you,watch over you and your family, You may not remember me but I worked with you at Piqua Mem. Hospital Sincerely Nancy Ernst.Ft.Loramie Prayers go out to you and your family

September 21, 2013

May Julie's light shine on forever in our hearts and our actions. Let her memory brighten the dark days as each and everyone mourns the loss of this special lady.

Heather

September 20, 2013

Mark & Family
Sorry to hear of your loss my prayers go out to you and your family.

Eva Lecea

September 20, 2013

Julie was a wonderful and compassionate person. She touched many, many lives in her career. My sincere sympathy to her family.

Barbara Cain

September 20, 2013

Mark, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Always enjoyed working with Julie, she was a very dedicated nurse.

Emily Dunn

September 20, 2013

I worked with Julie at NCH and she was a remarkable and very caring person. She was the kind of nurse that still made time to give the personal attention for a patients every need. May God bless her family as she was so proud of them. Honored to of had the privilege to have worked beside her.

Patricia Megyesi-Bemis

September 20, 2013

Julie lived a life of caring and loving everyone she met. Emily and Abby are an example of the Christian family whe nurtured with Mark. May God Bless her and the family she cherished. In prayer for you.

Sue and Don Lester

September 20, 2013

To Mr. Pitts and family, Having had the pleasure of working with Julie on nights for almost 4 years I just want to say how very sorry I am for your loss! In the short time I got to spend with her she showed me what unconditional love is in the care that she gave everyone in her path and I know how much she loved and cared for her family! Julie has made me want to be a better person and was truly my idol for what I want to be as a nurse and as a mother! She will always hold a special place in my heart and I pray that God will give you peace through this difficult time! I know that she is our guardian angel because she couldn't have been any more of an angel here on earth!

Dawn Turner

September 20, 2013

Mark & Family,
My sincere condolences to you. Julie was a very special lady and a blessing to all those she touched. This is truly a sad time of loss and mourning for the nursing community.

Crystal Campbell

September 19, 2013

Mark, girls and family. Mother(Pat Hoover/camping group) told me tonight about Julie. I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. I truly admired Julie for her caring and compassion and knew of her great love for you and the girls. The only thing that makes sense is that God needed an angel in heaven. My prayers are with you and know that we send our love. Cindi Hoover Culp

Cindi Hoover Culp

September 19, 2013

She will be missed by many. A true angel!

Robin Tyler

September 19, 2013

Mark and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Julie for a very long time from NCH. And have had the pleasure of working with her from time to time. She was a wonderful nurse and a very caring person. She will truly be missed.
Kathy Riddle

Kathy Riddle

September 19, 2013

Mark, I am so sorry for your loss, prayers to you and your family.
Cindy Truxall

Cindy Truxall

September 19, 2013

Mark, Emily and Abby, we are so sorry. Julie was such a wonderful caring lady and we were so fortunate to have known her. Prayers and good thoughts from our family to yours. - Brenda and Dennis Kaiser

September 19, 2013

Julie is a great example of a nurse, mother, wife, Christian, coworker and friend. She will remain imprinted forever on my heart for her excellence In those areas and more. Her laughter and smile will bless heaven and I won't be sad...

Diane Cooper

September 19, 2013

Mark & family. I am so sorry to hear of you loss. Julie was loved & will be missed by many,as you can see from all these heartfelt messages. Prayers for you all

Sherry Arnes

September 19, 2013

Mark, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Donna Allen

September 19, 2013

Mark,
My deepest sympathy. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
God bless you and your family.
Rodger Lawson, RN

Rodger Lawson

September 19, 2013

I am a high school friend of Julie's and remember her fondly. I believe we were in Girl Scouts together. Sweet, smart person. So sorry for your loss, Mark and family.

Ann Arbogast

September 19, 2013

Mark,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Alleen Denny

September 19, 2013

Mark, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Julie was always so kind and compassionate.

Marge Embley (Dubow)

September 19, 2013

My Aunt Julie was truly the best person I ever knew. She always knew how to help and what to say. She was always there when anybody needed her and knew exactly what to say to bring your spirits up or help you through a difficult time. She has touched so many people's lives and I am so blessed to have lived so close to them for so long and to have had shared so many beautiful times with her. It makes me happy to read all the wonderful posts about her and that she touched so many lives.

Angie Beckwith (Morales)

September 19, 2013

Mark,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family through this difficult time,
Mary Ann Foures- Needham

September 19, 2013

Barb
Our hearts go out to you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss!
You're in our thoughts & prayers
With Love,
John & Paula Grubb

September 19, 2013

Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Barbara, Mark and Julie's entire family for their loss. Treasure the memories. God Bless all of you.

Paula & John Grubb

September 19, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Bill Dooley

September 19, 2013

Julie was a truly real person and taught all who worked with her something about being truly good.thanks Julie.

Joan Freyre

September 19, 2013

deepest sympathy to Mark and his family over this sudden, tragic loss of a very wonderful nurse who I had the privilege to work with on occasion and who made such a positive impression on me with her dedication and compassion.

Sara Gray

September 18, 2013

Mark, my sister and I are so very sorry for this tragic loss. You are in my heart, Diana Bailey

September 18, 2013

Mark we have never met. I am just a man who understands your pain. I never knew your wife, but am familiar with her unit when she worked in ICU. Time will heal, and the good memories will be the ones you remember. God's Blessings to you.

Sean Williams

September 18, 2013

We have never met. I know that you have saved lives and eased pain. Highest calling of any profession. Women like you are special. I know that.

Sean

September 18, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of this. Julie was a true caring nurse, there for what ever time it took and what was needed. My prayers to her family.

Linda West

September 18, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of this. Julie was there when I needed her with care and hope. So sorry for the loss. PrAyers for the family.

Linda west

September 18, 2013

I went to high school with Julie and was so very sorry to read her obituary in the Piqua paper. I have such good memories of what a kind, outgoing person she was. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Susan Crist Haas

September 18, 2013

Your legacy will continue through the many lives you have touched, both personally and professionally. Thank you for the many years of exemplary nursing care. You truly are one of the very best. It was an honor working with you.

Judy Thompson,RN

September 18, 2013

i so sorry for your lost Mark,Emily,Abigail from Nch co-worker and friend

maria alvarez

September 18, 2013

My prayers are with your family, Julie. You were a beautiful + inspirational human being + nurse. I am honored to have known + worked with you.
Donna Fitzgerald, Englewood, Fl.

September 18, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
Kay Vagedes (Mike's sister)

September 18, 2013

My heart pours out to you Mr Pitts. I am the manager of valonline across the street, my employee and I were there helping and coaching you with cpr before the deputy arrived. All my prayers go out to your family sir.

Julio Paula

September 18, 2013

So sorrowful over the loss of such a good friend and wonderful nurse. She was a mentor to all of us and it was such a joy working night shift with her in PCU at NCH. I truly loved Julie and know she will be missed. Since I have retired to Tennessee I have continued to think of her and share with my friends what a wonderful nurse/person she was. Condolences to Mark and family.

Guerry Davis

September 18, 2013

Simply the best person ever....I am so blessed to have known this beautiful person for 20+ years. Now a lively spirit in the sky....dance on Angel Julie. Sending love to the family.

Janice Petersen

September 18, 2013

I knew Julie as a wonderful loving mother for her two wonderful girls. Julie and Mark loved their girls and did all the things parents do supporting their children. Julie always had a smile on her face when she was a Naples High event for Abigail and Emily. My sincere condolences and prayers.

Pamela Storrar

September 18, 2013

Mark, I am so very sorry to hear about your wife and send my deepest, heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.

Nancy Jutras

September 18, 2013

I worked with julie off and on over the last 25 years. She was a caring and compassionate nurse and person. She will be missed by many.

Kathy Locke

September 18, 2013

Mark and Family, so sorry for the loss of your Julie. I have fond and happy memories working night with Julie in the old PCU unit @ NCH.

Alena Sager

September 18, 2013

Julie was the best and most compassionate nurse I have ever known. She even gave me her cell pnone and home phone number when my husband had cancer to call her any time day or night, she did not just say it she ment it. prayers for Mark and her family. Such a great loss.

September 18, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Julie was a great nurse and mentor to many. Always had a smile even on her most chaotic of shifts. She would always show you an easier way of doing things. Always gave her time no matter how busy she was. She will be truly missed. My heart goes out to her family. Thoughts and prayers to you all.

Lynn Moore

September 18, 2013

Julie was an angel of mercy who faithfully served her patients of all ages throughout the years. She will be remembered forever and dearly missed.
Love from her friends at Community Home Care.

jane cox

September 18, 2013

Dear Mark and all of the family,

I grieve with you in this unbelievable time of loss. I have not seen Julie in many years, but she was someone whom you never forget, as she was a true gem! She will shine in heaven on you all, but I so greatly wish she could still be here with you.

My thoughts are with you!

Cathy Basye, NCH Physical Therapist

September 18, 2013

Our deepest condolences and prayers. May Our Lord comfort you during this difficult walk! God Bless. Sherrie and Louis LaFemina+++

Sherrie/Louis LaFemina

September 18, 2013

My thoughts and sympathy go out to your family at this time of great loss.

Jacque Luciano

September 18, 2013

My God be with you and your family Mark. I am so sorry for your loss.

Marie Cousins

September 18, 2013

Showing 1 - 69 of 69 results

Make a Donation
in Julie Pitts's name

Memorial Events
for Julie Pitts

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Fuller Funeral Home & Cremation Service - North Naples

1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34109

How to support Julie's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Julie Pitts's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more