Florence Pettit's Obituary
Florence Lee Pettit, age 87 of Big Rapids passed away Sunday November 11, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born on March 15, 1925 in Lynchburg, Virginia, the daughter of Oscar L. and Effie (Spradlin) Thomas. Florence moved to Big Rapids in 1952. She married Harold Pettit on August 28, 1955. Florence was an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church where she served in several capacities at the church and school. She enjoyed knitting, making lap quilts for disabled veterans and playing cards with friends. Florence loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by four children, Tony (Marti) Benakovich of Grand Blanc, Peggy (Mike) Secory of Spring Lake, Harold Jr. (Sue) Pettit of Norfolk, VA, David Pettit of Big Rapids, nine grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, plus several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Lois Lutzke and Barbara Pettit of Big Rapids plus Leon and Jan Pettit of New Port Richey, Florida. Florence was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harold and one brother Oscar Thomas Jr. A memorial service for Florence will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday November 14, 2012 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church with Pastor John Bookshaw officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or Great Lakes Caring Hospice. . Interment will be at Highland View Cemetery.
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