of Mountain Home, AR
November 3, 1934 - October 8, 2025
Nell Irene Pittman, age 90, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, formerly of El Dorado, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, in Mountain Home.
Nell was born on November 3, 1934, in the Nix Community of Dallas County to the late William Clare and Euvis (Garrett) Lea.
Nell was a devoted homemaker and skilled bookkeeper. Nell had a love for music and enjoyed playing the piano and singing in the church choir. Her hobbies included playing bingo with her friends at Hiram Shaddox, collecting porcelain birds, decorating, shopping, and traveling, especially trips to the Smoky Mountains with her beloved husband, Chuck.
She was crowned Ms. Hiram Shaddox 2025, a testament to her enduring charm and vivacious spirit.
Nell is survived by her daughters, Charnell (Freddie) Phillips and Lea (Ray) Essman; her son, David (Carla) Pittman; seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her great joy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck Pittman; her parents, W.C. and Euvis Lea; and her sister, Mary Ann Lea.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at DeLamar Cemetery, 6460 AR-8, Sparkman, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the DeLamar Cemetery Association, 2228 N. Hwy. 7, Sparkman, AR 71763, c/o Erma Denton.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Hiram Shaddox for their compassionate care and support in looking after their beloved mother.