Gladys "Betty" Elizabeth Pitts, 99, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on March 23, 2015 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, MD. She was born on May 14, 1915 in Lincoln, Alabama to the late James Robert Franklin and the late Corrie Hampton (Verrell) Franklin.

Betty enjoyed square dancing, gardening, cooking, activities at the Senior Center and traveling to activities.

In addition to her parents, Betty was predeceased by her husband, Cecil Henry Pitts; son, Donald Eugene Pitts; daughter, Judy Ann Pitts; and all of her siblings. Betty is survived by her son, James Henry Pitts (Janice); 6 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.

Family and friends will be received for Betty's Life Celebration on Friday, March 27, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hughesville Baptist Church, 8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Hughesville Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suitland, MD 20746. Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home.