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.
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6 Condolence(s)
Mitzi Burns Osborn
Monday, October 20, 2025
Dear OLD GRADE SCHOOL FRIEND . YOUR MAMA & MY MAMA WERE VERY GOOD FRIENDS THEY ALWAYS WERE OUR HOMEROOM MOTHERS . PLUS IN GRADE SCHOOL I ALWAYS HAD YOU OVER FOR BIRTHDAYS . YOU & YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY ❤️ ALWAYS .
YOUR MAMA WAS A FINE WOMAN CHARNELL YOU WERE TRULY BLESSED TO HAVE HAD HER FOR YOUR MAMA HON .
LOVE YOU ❤️ ,
MITZI
ANYTIME U WANT 2 TALK IM ONLY A TEXT AWAY .
Teresa James Matochik
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Dear family,
I am so sorry for your loss! I remember growing up with you all in Murmil. Your mother was a fine and gracious lady! Sending you all prayers!
Thinking of you,
Teresa J Matochik
Marilyn Perdue Avery
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Thinking of you all during this time. Nell was a special lady and a dear friend of my mother. Comfort and peace to you all.
Mark Lunsford
Saturday, October 18, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Nell at ESCO Electrical Services (in ElDorado) for several years. She was a great person, Christian, we joked and laughed together, she was like a mother figure to me. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Lisa Thompson
Thursday, October 16, 2025
My heart breaks for Nell’s family and friends. She was a beautiful and kind person.
Laura
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
I got to know Nell after my in-laws moved to Hiram Shaddox. She would only miss bingo if her family was coming to visit. She took bingo very serious and won a lot. I called her the stuffed animal zookeeper. The very last time she played I helped her and she added a small stuffed pumpkin. She is missed by everyone. One day we will meet again. Prayers to all of her family and many friends.