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Chris West Obituary

Athens Christina M. 'Chris" West died Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center, Athens. Born May 6, 1961 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Thomas S. "Wendy" Pitts and Leola M. Swart Pitts Markins.

She attended Athens High School and was employed with home cleaning. She was active with 4H, where she served as an Advisor, and The Plains Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed the Athens County Fair, where her children and grandchildren were active in 4H and enjoyed the Harness Racing at the Fair.

Chris is survived by her husband of 46 years, Michael "Mike" Lee West; a daughter, Tabitha (Edward) Cottrill of Athens; two sons, Michael Richard (Ellen) West of Chauncey and Mickey Allen (Kaylee) West of Athens; eight grandchildren, Kyle (Destiny), Mason, Sophia, Bentlee, Cheyanne, Halley, Seth and Gaige; four great grandchildren, Paislee, Jaxson, Oakley and Brantlee; three sisters, Connie Welch of Glouster, Charlene Bolin of Lancaster and Joyce (Danny) Wicker of Marion; her pet companion, Pretty Girl; several brothers in law and sisters in law, nieces, nephews and many special friends.

Beside her parents she is preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Gould. Friends and family are invited to call Monday, August 4, 2025 from 3-6 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home for expenses. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuenralhome.com. Chris West

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Published by The Athens Messenger on Aug. 1, 2025.

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Jackie Menear Wilson

August 4, 2025

I am lost for words. Sending hugs and prayers, you will be missed

Ron & Angie Kelley

August 4, 2025

Christy always had a smile when I saw her. She will be missed by the family and friends. Sending prayers during this grieving period.

Gary White

August 4, 2025

Sorry for your loss prayers to you and family

Debbie Shaeffer

August 4, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. So Sorry for your loss

Debbie & Doug Shaeffer

Dawn West

August 2, 2025

So sorry for your loss she will always be in are hearts

Joey and mary West

August 1, 2025

So sorry for your loss

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