Mrs. Melissa Louise Pittman departed this life peacefully on March 17, 2025, at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Born on February 2, 1962, in Thomasville, Georgia, she was a cherished daughter of the late Bennie J. Bufford and Yvonne B. Haskins.
Melissa dedicated over a decade of her life to serving the community as a school bus driver for Thomas County Schools, where she touched the lives of countless children and families. For more than 20 years, she was a devoted member of Jubilee Community Church in Ochlocknee, Georgia, where she found spiritual fulfillment and fellowship.
Melissa is survived by her beloved son, Christopher Tyler Reynolds (Amanda) of Thomasville; the father of her son, Chris Reynolds of Quitman; and her treasured grandchildren: Colton, Lee, Trivia, and Sahara. She is also survived by her loving sisters, Theresa (Joe) of Huntsville, AL, and Sherry of Cairo; as well as several nieces and nephews, including Jessica (Jasmine) of Thomasville, Tonya (Kevin) of Cairo, and Laurie (Travis) of Thomasville. Additionally, she leaves behind her nephews Phillip (Terra) of Meigs, Jason of Georgia, and Nick of Huntsville. Melissa shared a special bond with her lifelong best friend, Curtiss Folsom of Cairo.
Aunt to many, Melissa held her great nieces and nephews close to her heart, including Shylah, Samari, Michael, Erica, Trinity, Serenity, Dustin, Kaitlin, Kevin Jr., Makenzie, and all of their children. Her love extended beyond her immediate family, making her a cherished figure in the lives of many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Debra (David) of Thomasville, her brother Bennie of Thomasville, and her son Ricky (Sabrina) of Thomasville. She also mourned the loss of her nephew, Travis of Thomasville.
A memorial service will be held for Mrs. Pittman at the Jubilee Community Church of Ocholocknee on March 29, 2025 at 2 pm.
Mrs. Pittman was truly guiding light in a dark world. She led many souls to Jesus before her own departure, and took pride in housing and caring for the lost and downtrodden. Mrs. Pittman was known by the community as "Aunt Lisa", and left this world a better place than what it was when she entered. She envisioned a world where we could all love one another regardless of race, upbringing or financial status. She leaves behind a request for anyone that she helped to please repay the favor to anyone else in need.
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Melissa dedicated over a decade of her life to serving the community as a school bus driver for Thomas County Schools, where she touched the lives of countless children and families. For more than 20 years, she was a devoted member of Jubilee Community Church in Ochlocknee, Georgia, where she found spiritual fulfillment and fellowship.
Melissa is survived by her beloved son, Christopher Tyler Reynolds (Amanda) of Thomasville; the father of her son, Chris Reynolds of Quitman; and her treasured grandchildren: Colton, Lee, Trivia, and Sahara. She is also survived by her loving sisters, Theresa (Joe) of Huntsville, AL, and Sherry of Cairo; as well as several nieces and nephews, including Jessica (Jasmine) of Thomasville, Tonya (Kevin) of Cairo, and Laurie (Travis) of Thomasville. Additionally, she leaves behind her nephews Phillip (Terra) of Meigs, Jason of Georgia, and Nick of Huntsville. Melissa shared a special bond with her lifelong best friend, Curtiss Folsom of Cairo.
Aunt to many, Melissa held her great nieces and nephews close to her heart, including Shylah, Samari, Michael, Erica, Trinity, Serenity, Dustin, Kaitlin, Kevin Jr., Makenzie, and all of their children. Her love extended beyond her immediate family, making her a cherished figure in the lives of many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Debra (David) of Thomasville, her brother Bennie of Thomasville, and her son Ricky (Sabrina) of Thomasville. She also mourned the loss of her nephew, Travis of Thomasville.
A memorial service will be held for Mrs. Pittman at the Jubilee Community Church of Ocholocknee on March 29, 2025 at 2 pm.
Mrs. Pittman was truly guiding light in a dark world. She led many souls to Jesus before her own departure, and took pride in housing and caring for the lost and downtrodden. Mrs. Pittman was known by the community as "Aunt Lisa", and left this world a better place than what it was when she entered. She envisioned a world where we could all love one another regardless of race, upbringing or financial status. She leaves behind a request for anyone that she helped to please repay the favor to anyone else in need.
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