of Norfork, AR
December 27, 1924 - November 28, 2013
Mrs. Mauzee Pitchford, age 88, of Norfork, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013, in Mountain Home.
She was born December 27, 1924, in Norfork to Albert Chester and Julia Ann Kerley Hall. On August 25, 1944, she married Leo A. Pitchford in Norfork. She was a lifetime area native and a devout member of Norfork United Methodist Church. Mrs. Pitchford began her teaching career in 1944 at age 19 teaching grades 1-8 in a one-room classroom in Buffalo City. She earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees at the University of Central Arkansas, then known as Arkansas State Teachers College, in Conway, Arkansas. She taught home economics in the Norfork School from 1949-1960, then taught in Mountain Home Public Schools from 1960 until she retired in 1975. She loved her students and teaching and considered all her students as her children.
Mrs. Pitchford loved her family and was a ''people person''. She loved to take her well-known brownie sheet cake to the sick and bereaved. She was the chairperson of the Galatia Cemetery Board from 1985-2005, served on the Salesville City Council, the Baxter County Democratic Committee and volunteered at the Norfork Public School. For many years she reported the Norfork weather to KTLO radio.
She is survived by a son: Roger (Susan) Pitchford: Norfork; three grandchildren: Julia (Joshua) Ayers, Dr. Clovis (Dr. Elizabeth) Pitchford and United States Marine Corps Capt. Hanson (Catherine) Pitchford; five great-grandchildren: Eli, Brynley and Hadley Ayers; Josie and Madeleine Pitchford; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers including Vero Hall, and a sister Jeanie Manes.
Visitation will be from Noon-9:00 P.M. Friday, December 13, 2013, at Roller Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 14, 2013, in the Roller Chapel with Pastor Terry Moser officiating. Interment will follow in Galatia Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Galatia Cemetery Fund.
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44 Condolence(s)
Donnie & Laura Pitchford
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Laura and I were blessed to be able to attend the funeral of my Aunt Mauzee. So sorry to lose her (for a time), but so happy to have known her during this time here. Praying for blessings and comfort for all the family and her many friends. Oh yes, Laura baked the famous cake recipe not long after we returned home!
Ina Gay Kerley Lair
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Roger,
We are sorry we missed the funeral but we sure enjoyed the video. I'll always love you.
Ina Gay Kerley Lair
Danny & Amy Pitchford
Saturday, December 14, 2013
The ideal aunt; one who was uniquely ceated in the image and likeness of the Creator himself. Many Holidays were spent in the warmth and comfort of her home,with the smell of foods cooked that was fit for Kings! Having been reprimanded by her only once as a young teen for callously laying a cookie on the cover of the Bible remained with me all these years.Now that I am older with kids of my own I make sure that those in my household revere and hold in high esteem the book that contains the words she lived by. Look forward to seeing her again. Love,Danny
Sue Younger
Friday, December 13, 2013
Roger and Susan,I'm so very sad to hear Mauzee is gone. I say Amen to all the nice things other friends have written. She was everything a southern lady should be. Hats off to you both for takiing such good care of her. What a gift of love. Sue Younger
Robert & Mary Ann Goforth
Friday, December 13, 2013
Our prayers are with all of you. She was such a sweet, positive person that she made the people she touched want to be better. May your wonderful memories bring peace to your broken hearts.
Julie Williamson
Friday, December 6, 2013
Roger & family,
We offer our sincere sympathy and condolences. Your Mom touched so many. When I shared the news with my mom, she mentioned early times. She drove her granddaddy, Doc Sheid, to Hall's place. They all sat out on the porch to visit. She remembers what fine people that family was/is. She also mentioned the famous chocolate sheet cake. According to Stella it was the best she has ever eaten!!
I never voted or went to the Norfork Methodist Church without seeing Mauzee and receiving her kind words. We were so blessed to know her.
Lawrence Cunningham
Friday, December 6, 2013
We have lost the most kind, patient and caring lady that I've ever known. Farewell my good friend until we meet again.
Juanita Bish
Friday, December 6, 2013
Roger I am sorry for your loss,she was my neighbor for years and we had some
wonderful conversations, she was a real lady, 'God Bless'
Ilene Stevenson
Friday, December 6, 2013
Roger, So sorry to hear about your mother. Sending you deepest sympathy.
Ilene Stevenson
Troy and Suzanne Hall and Family,
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Mauzee treated Me like I was a treasure of gold. She made me fill like I was a king. The Love of God flowed through her like water in a river. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord Jesus, Until we meet again. God speed to all our family and friends!
Janie Edmonds-Lewis
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Mauzee was such a special lady..she was always the same each time you saw her..always very gracious, caring,and pure Joy to be around! You can certainly take pride in having such wonderful parents as Leo and Mauzee. Mike said to tell you how sorry he was and he has many fond memories with and your dad Leo! Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Janie and Tim
Lana Colley
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Dear Roger & Susan,
So sad to hear of Ms Mauzee's passing. She was a beautiful lady inside and out! She always had a kind word to say. She loved to visit with everyone. I have known her all of my life and she was always a great Christian example for all of us to follow. She will be missed by everyone that knew her. She is praising her Lord and Savior and hearing the words "Well done, thou good and faithful servant". Her and Leo's influence will go on long beyond the here and now. They both knew what really mattered in this life is what you do to prepare for the next life and both are experiencing that eternal life together now. Prayers for all of you. Love you guys!
Robert D. Garrison
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
I send love and prayers to Donnie and all the Pitchford family at this time of loss! May the Lord wrap you all in the arms of His Love and "peace that surpasses all understanding." (Philippians 4:6-8).
God Bless you All!
Ruby Martin Jackson
Monday, December 2, 2013
A truly great teacher and influence on
my life and many others.
She is remembered with gratitude.
Cindy Fields
Monday, December 2, 2013
Roger, Susan, and the rest of our family:
I was SO saddened to hear of Aunt Zee's passing. She will always be in my heart... and head (I STILL hear her precious words at times when I am in certain places/times). We were so blessed to have people to model His love and right living before us. I am so sorry I won't be able to come to the services. Please know, that I love you all dearly. I will pray for you in this time of grief. {{{{{{{HHUUUGGGSSSSS}}}}}} and much love from our family.
Cindy Fields
(with Todd, Josh, Lauren, Jeffrey)
Gary & Cindy (Harvey) Porter
Monday, December 2, 2013
Dearest Pitchford Family, we do not know where to begin to express how your family has become to mean so much to us. To say you have been lifelong friends is an understatement! Mauzee was one if the finest people we ever knew. She always knew the right things to say and do in any circumstance and SHE SAID AND/OR DID those things. She "practiced what she preached" always making her the perfect example to follow. We admired her sense of style, were awed by her humility, learned by the consistent grace of every word she spoke, loved her sense-of-humor, enjoyed hearing stories of how proud she was of her family and marveled at the beautiful handmade quilts, etc... she made each one. It's been said one of the greatest expressions of love is when one makes, by one's own hands, something for someone else: a meal, a chocolate sheet cake, a "white salad," a quilt, a card, time to write much needed heartfelt words to send to another. Oh! the heirlooms her family have! Mauzee excelled at showing the love in her heart! She will be missed and all the good memories of her treasured!. May you take joy in the way she lived her life and heed her words of wisdom. She loved all unconditionally. We will see her again. God bless you as you work through this earthly process of "giving her up." May you allow "the peace that passes understanding" to reign through you and take strength in knowing you will see her again. We are so thankful our earthly journey included experiencing Mauzee, Leo and, still includes, their beloved family. We love you very, very much! Gary and Cindy
Lynn Burton
Monday, December 2, 2013
Dear Roger & Susan,
I pray that you all are finding comfort in the wonderful memories of your Mother that you will always carry in your heart .
Remember meeting her for the first time when you all were stationed in Germany.
Over the years, I always enjoyed hearing her teaching stories and how much she loved being with her students.
May God bless you both and your wonderful
family.
Love,
Lynn & Gene Burton
Callie Reynolds
Sunday, December 1, 2013
I was very saddened to learn of Mauzees passing. I remember her from a young age and she was such a beautiful person. I remember her giving us pennies at Halloween and I will never forget her delicious sheet cake. She brought true joy to the world and she will be missed by all. May her beautiful soul rest in peace.
Myrtle Helm Watkins
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Roger, I was so saddened to learn about Mauzee.I think you know how much your family has always meant to me. She was not only a wonderful teacher but also a wonderful friend. My prayers are with you and Susan and family. She was a great influence on my life. Love you
Mike and Dianna Roller
Sunday, December 1, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Mauzee was a very special lady. She was always a joy to visit with.
We will keep you in our prayers.
Mike and Dianna Roller
Anna Dwelle Kemp
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Dear Roger & Susan,
What a beautiful life! Mauzee was unique and lived life the best of any person I ever knew. She was the most loving teacher I ever had and made us know it. Like her precious mother, I never heard an unkind word from her and I have known her almost 80 years. Hers was a life well lived and when that is so it makes the grieving much easier for those left. Please know you are remembered in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Anna & George
Karen Moser
Sunday, December 1, 2013
I just loved Maizes.....she was one of the sweetest ladies I know and a wonderful cook. She always remembered my favorite dessert. I will miss her.
Jerry Honey
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Roger/Susan: We extend our sympathy. We remember very fondly the Pitchfords, Balentines, and Halls.
Jim Bodenhamer/Julie Stewart
Sunday, December 1, 2013
One of the nicest and more caring persons you
would ever meet. I had her and Leo as teachers
and friends --they were the best. That carried over to their son and daughter-in-law. You went
above and beyond the call helping Mauzee through the last several years. Julie and I send our sympathies.
Jan Wilson
Sunday, December 1, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all Mauzee's family.
She was one of God's saints on earth and will be greatly missed.
Jan
Eddie and Helen Lewis Parks
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Roger, Susan and family,
Mrs. Pitchford was the most caring teacher I (Helen) ever had. Her and Mr. Pitchford cared for their students and were the sweetest people ever. Mrs. Pitchford used to stop by the Post Office at Clarkridge any time she went by. She always ask about everyone she remembered being from here or anyone she thought I might have known. What a loss but, what a blessing that you had her for so many years. Our hearts break for your family.
Marilyn McCurdy
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Roger, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by many. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sue (Bennett) Whisenhunt
Saturday, November 30, 2013
A wonderful woman who made the activities in my youth memorable. I still don't know how she put up with us on our Home Econmics (FHA) field trips. There will never be another like her. She was truly a woman to love.
Patty Pitchford Fletcher
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Roger, Susan and family. I am so sad about the passing of Ms. Mauzee. I fondly remember her as my Home Ec teacher all those years ago, and how fortunate I was to have learned so many life lessons, in addition to knowing her through the family. I will cherish recipes that she gave me through the years. Although no one could duplicate her cooking! She will be dearly missed.
Margit Baker
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Mauzee: Go in Peace and know that we all loved you and enjoyed your stories.
Stan & Maxine Bridgman
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Roger and Susan
We are saddened to hear of your mother's passing. She will be missed by you and the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss. May God bless you and give you peace and comfort.
Stan & Maxine
Karen Bryant
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Roger I was saddened to hear of your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person who touched all our lives. You are in my prayers.
shirlene redmon
Friday, November 29, 2013
Mauzee was the best teacher. I really don't know how she could stand my sewing abilities!!! I made the most awful dress.!! But I learned what not to do!!!! She was the nicest and sweetest lady! Always remembered us. I know she will be missed by so many!
DONELLA G DULWORTH
Friday, November 29, 2013
Roger and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Pitchford. She was one of my very favorite teachers. The lessons she taught me have served me well in life, she taught me skills that I still use daily, and was always such a good loving example for all of her students. Thank you for sharing your Mom with all of us at MHHS. She will be fondly remembered. Praying for God's comfort for all of you during these sad days. Sincerely Donella DePriest Dulworth
Durall Hall
Friday, November 29, 2013
So many we lose and never have met. She must have been a wonderful lady. I am a grandson of Hervie Hall.
Sandy Loftis
Friday, November 29, 2013
Roger, I send my deepest sympathy to your family. I loved your mom. She was my Home Ec. teacher for 4 years. She was such a kind and patient teacher. We all felt her love for each of us! It was so good to see her at our 40th class reunion when we toured the High School! Love and prayers to you and your family, Sandy Lewis Loftis
Clinton & Rosemary Hall
Friday, November 29, 2013
Say not, in grief, that your mother has gone, but always remain thankful that she was yours.
Our prayer's are with you and your family.
God Bless.....
karen lackey reeves
Friday, November 29, 2013
Mauzee was a wonderful lady. She was so humble, and, had no idea how great she was.
Sheila Daniel
Friday, November 29, 2013
Dear Roger and family, I am so saddened to hear of your mother's passing. She was one of the kindest and most caring teachers to have ever served Mountain Home. Far beyond home economics skills, by example she taught her students how to live good lives. I am so very fortunate and proud to have known her, and all my prayers go out to you.
John & Rosemary Kenney & Family
Friday, November 29, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mauzee was a very special lady who touched a lot of lives. She will forever be in our hearts.
Bob & Linda Guthery
Friday, November 29, 2013
Roger, Susan, we humbly extend our sincere condolences for your and our loss in Mauzees' passing. We send our prayers for the family to know she has gone to a far better place.
Love to all, Linda and Bob
Elliott & Roberta
Friday, November 29, 2013
We are sorry to here of your loss. Mauzee
was a great lady who was a blessing to
everyone she saw. She will be missed.
Our prayers are with you. We love you.
Elliott & Roberta
Sonny Sharp
Friday, November 29, 2013
Roger, Judi and I are so sorry for your loss. She was a gracious lady.
Steve and Jo Wilson
Friday, November 29, 2013
We will miss Mauzee so much. She was so special and showed us all how to live as a Christian. Also, we will miss her special brownie cake. We loved her and are praying for your family.