She was the salutatorian of her high school graduating class of 1950 at Mt. Vernon High School in Alexandria, VA. She worked in the Department of the Navy's Intelligence Security Branch in Washington D.C. and was a very active member of Ladelle Baptist Church having taught Sunday School and served as church treasurer for many years. Mrs. Pirtle was also involved with the Drew Central Schools reading program where she would volunteer to read to the students. She also participated in the Foster Grandparent program but her greatest love was being a wife, mother, grandmother.
Survivors include one son, Donald "Donnie" Pirtle of Richmond, TX; two daughters, Karen Moellenberndt and husband David of Warren and Laurie Sivils of Monticello; one brother, James Christian Pflieger and wife Marina of Alexandria, VA; seven grandchildren, Michelle Hoover, Amanda Cowan, Jessica Vesecky, B.J. Sivils, Rebecca Pirtle, Christina Pirtle and Alexandra Pirtle; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Condolences(13)
CINDY NOLES
SODUS, MI Sunday, April 13, 2014 I WISH I COULD HAVE GOTTEN TO KNOW YOU BETTER AUNT BETTY. I REALLY ENJOYED THE TIME WE SHARED VIA SNAIL MAIL. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP. REST IN PEACE, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.Beverly Knight Sullivan
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Don and Michelle, and family members; you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you.Linda Thurman
monticello, AR Tuesday, April 8, 2014 The Pirtle Family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet dear mom. Prayers for the family and my condolences to each of you. You all have always had a special place in my heart. Linda, Denetra and Carol Anne and VernieCarol Grassi
Warren, AR Tuesday, April 8, 2014 LoriI am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Carol
Carol Grassi
Warren, AR Tuesday, April 8, 2014 LoriI am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Carol
Pam White Blount
Colorado Springs, CO Tuesday, April 8, 2014 My prayers go out to you and your family. May God's presence and peace be felt by you all. I have very fond memories of your mom as our 4-H leader.Pam
Pam White Blount
Colorado Springs, CO Tuesday, April 8, 2014 My prayers go out to you and your family. May God's presence and peace be felt by you all. I have very fond memories of your mom as our 4-H leader.Pam
Roxie Wright
Warren, AR Tuesday, April 8, 2014 David & Karen,So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I know you loved her very much! May God be with you in the days ahead.
Jennifer McDaniel
, AR Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Love and prayers to Laurie, Karen and Donnie. Aunt Betty was always there with a smile on her face and a hug when I needed it.Wilmot Green
Warren, AR Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Karen, David and family so sorry for your loss, May God keep you in his loving hands and comfort you as you go through this time of sorrow.Harry Densmore III
Star City, AR Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Donnie , Laurie. My Prayers for the family to our God in Heaven this day. May the peace of his great hand over shadow you in this time of sorrow. For the redeamer knocks at our door during these times in our lives. God bless you and keep you along with all the family.Clara Cater
Monticello, AR Monday, April 7, 2014 Our hearts are so heavy today here at the Guesthouse . We lost a dear sweet lady this morning, Mrs. Pirtle you will be missed . Our hearts and prayers are with her family at this sad time.Karen Pirtle Moellenberndt
Warren, AR Monday, April 7, 2014 I will always remember her smiling face, her hugs, but most of all that she loved God! I will miss Mama very much!