Stella Louise Pitts

Stella Louise Pitts, 75 of Homer passed away at 5:50 PM Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be at noon, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Freese Funeral Home, Sidney.  Burial will be at GAR Cemetery, Homer.  Visitation will be from 10AM to noon, Wednesday at the funeral home.

Louise was born March 9, 1947 in Barren County, KY, a daughter to Sydney and Melvina Key.  She married Thomas “Bud’ Pitts on July 21, 1962 in Danville, he preceded in death on September 22, 1994.

Surviving are a son, Troy (Becky) Pitts of Homer, a daughter, Angie Pitts of Urbana, four grandchildren, Halee Schwanke of Homer, Dreyden Shelton of Urbana, Kendyll Pitts of Urbana, and Jordyn Davis of Urbana, and five siblings, Sue (Dean) Wolfe of Danville, Bobby (Debbie) Key of Ridge Farm, Edna Eads of Catlin, Junior (Brenda) Key of Beloit, WI, and Becky Scott of Cave City, KY.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, Bessie Robertson, Annie Phillips, Helen Thomas, and Frankie Pitts, and five brothers, James Key, Bill Key, Roger Key, Larry Key and Randy Key.

She was employed at Fontana Nursing Home, Urbana and Gary’s Pizza in Homer.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren,and watching the Chicago Cubs.

Memorials may be made to Circle of Friends, Champaign.

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