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Betty Pittman Obituary
East Alton - Betty LaVonne Pittman, 88, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at her residence.
Born January 28, 1937 in East Alton, she was the daughter of Rev. Louie and Genevieve (Bragg) Estes.
She had worked as a dental assistant for Drs. Mark West, DMD and Edward St. Peters, DMD for many years before retiring.
On April 12, 1958 at the Forrest Mission Assembly of God Church, she married Charlie G. Pittman. He died January 30, 2013.
Surviving are two sons, Rev. Mark (Nikki) Pittman of Kansas City, MO, David Pittman of East Alton; daughter, LaVonne Timmins of East Alton; seven grandchildren, Jessica (Stephen) Huch, Crystal (Rob) Coleman, Melissa (Kenny) Morales, Mark Allen, II (Emilie) Pittman, Emma Ferron, Isabella Pittman, Genevieve (Gio) Luna; a sister, Judith Morrison of Plainview, IL; adopted son, Dr. Edward St. Peters, DMD.; nieces and nephews, Harold Hagler, William Pittman, Dianne Teal, Kyle Pittman, Robert A. Morrison, Jonathan and Greta Morrison; and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, January 29 at First Assembly of God Church in East Alton, where funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Friday. Pastors Mark A. Pittman and James Hooker will officiate.
Private burial will be in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials are suggested to First Assembly of God Church in East Alton.
Marks Mortuary in Wood River entrusted with arrangements.
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Kent Hamilton
February 2, 2026
Great sorrow for the loss to your family and the churches Betty so greatly impacted. This wonderful Christian lady will be missed, and the love of Christ she showed. Brothers Mark and Kent were on their way to the visitation, but were called away for an emergency with our Aunt Bessie Stout and her son Danny Stout.
Cynthia Morrow-Drew
January 28, 2026
So sorry for your loss.
Rickey Jones
January 21, 2026
Prayers to Mark, Lavonne and David. There's a song called, "Where Joy and Sorrow Meet" that I think is the emotion we feel at hearing the story of Jesus' sacrifice for us. I think it also describes the emotions of when a believer passes. Sadness at the loss and joy knowing a believer's destination.
What amazing kids Charlie and Betty put out into the world. Huge shout out to Lavonne. If only all of us had one of you when we walk thru life's hardest times.
Pastor Tony Nickle
January 21, 2026
Betty was an extremely sensitive person when it involved the Holy Spirit. She was always very kind and supportive of Nancy and I when we pastored at East Alton. She was an extremely sensitive person gifted Bible teacher and she had a passion for Gods word. She will be missed but she is beginning to a new experience that she would never want to return from.
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