(McComb, MS) The Williams family regrets to announce the passing of LaTonya Williams Pittman, daughter of Melvin Williams (The Williams Brothers) of Smithdale, MS. She passed away unexpectedly at their home on Friday, January 29, at the young age of 35 years old. Ms. Pittman was a licensed cosmetologist, an advocate for the Sickle Cell disease, and she loved to sing as well as write music.
LaTonya leaves to cherish her memory her husband of nine years, Robert Pittman; two daughters, Jaleona and Ariana Pittman; parents, Melvin Williams and Donnice Jenkins; dear friend, Bridget Fleury; and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.
LaTonya Williams Pittman’s homegoing service is as follows:
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Visitation
at 11 AM
Service at Noon
East Fernwood Baptist Church
3176 Fernwood Road
McComb, MS 39648
Services are entrusted to Craft Funeral Home, located at 210 Martin Luther King Drive , McComb, MS 39648. Please send all flowers, cards, and expressions of condolence to Craft Funeral Home .
GMF extends heartfelt sympathy to LaTonya’s family and friends during this difficult time.
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