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- [S142] Newspaper Article, 4 Aug 2008.
Mabel Jesse Pittard obituary
- [S142] Newspaper Article, 9 Jun 2011.
(June 5, 1948 - June 9, 2011)
Janice Pittard Sasser, 63, of Franklin, TN, went home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2011. She died at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville after suffering from a brain aneurysm.
A woman recognized for her Godly character and life centered around family, Janice will be remembered as a devoted grandmother, mother and wife. She was born on June 5, 1948 to Emily Kelley and Leo Perry Underwood and raised in Spring City, TN. Janice moved to Murfreesboro to attend MTSU, earning her Bachelor of Arts in English, Masters in Education, and Master of Arts in Counseling from Liberty University. She resided in Murfreesboro until 2007, where she taught in both the Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County School Systems at Reeves Rogers, Central Middle School, and Riverdale High School.
She was a licensed professional counselor and a recognized Christian counselor, affiliated most recently with Integrity House. She attended World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro.
Janice is survived by her husband George Franklin Sasser of Franklin, TN; her three daughters and their husbands: Emily Pittard and Phillip “Chip” Loyd of Murfreesboro, TN; Mary Pittard and Paul Ranz of Murfreesboro, TN; and Sarah Pittard and Benjamin Hobbs of Macon, GA; her stepson and his wife, Bryan Lee and Ashley Sasser of Brentwood, TN; and her brother Jerry Lynn Underwood of Spring City, TN; as well as three grandchildren: Ella Marie Sasser, Ava Louise Sasser and Madison Pittard Loyd. She is preceded in death by her parents, Emily Kelley and Leo Perry Underwood of Spring City, TN; her sister Cathy Smith, her brother Donnie Underwood, and her first husband John Baxter Pittard.
Visitation will be held in the All Nations Sanctuary of World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, TN, on Saturday, June 11, 2011, from 9 am to 11 am with services following at noon, and burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Pastor G. Allen Jackson, Jr. will be officiating. Arrangements are being made by Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro, TN. Pallbearers will include close family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to World Outreach Church’s Character Quest and Children’s Ministry Programs.
Online condolences can be made at www.woodfinchapel.com 615-893-5151.
- [S147] Find a Grave, (Memorial: 71063183).
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
Groom's Name Bride's First Name Bride's Maiden Name County Date of Marriage File #
SASSER GEORGE F JANICE G UNDERWOOD OOS 07-07-2007 30339
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