Erin Ann Saxton was born to her parents, Reuben and Elizabeth Pitts, on November 19, 1943 in Gadsden, AL. She died peacefully on March 19, 2025.

Ann was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses at age 15 in 1958. Her love for her God, Jehovah, was obvious to those who knew her. She had almost 67 years of faithful service. In 1961, Ann met James when she went to visit her sister who had moved to Michigan. They met, fell in love, and were married on March 31, 1962. They would have celebrated their 63rd anniversary 12 days after she died. They had a reputation of being a kind and loving couple to each other and to others.

Ann loved children and together they raised 5 children: Arnold, Grace “Beth”, Gary, Robert, and Patricia. James and Ann also helped raise about 70 foster children. Ann never met a stranger. She was kind-hearted and outgoing, loved to sew, and loved to feed people. Her home was always open to friends, and she loved it when people just stopped by for a visit.

Ann is survived by her husband, James, and her four children Arnold, Gary, Robert, and Patricia; siblings Elizabeth Nan Boyd, Sarah Vance, Kenneth Pitts and Tommy Pitts: several grandchildren and great grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews such as Terry Brown and Sherman Hammett just to name a few.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Reuben and Elizabeth Pitts; her siblings Bertie, David, Robert, Walter, Margie and Betty; her daughter Grace Elizabeth Davis; and granddaughter Angela Erin Saxton.

The family would like to thank you for your prayers and support during this time. We look forward to the future time when Jehovah promises: “no resident will say: “I am sick.” (Isa. 33:24)

Georgia Cremation – Columbus is assisting the family with the arrangements.