Franklin – Kathryn Howerton Pittman, 87, died June 17, 2010 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. A native of Suffolk, she was born December 17, 1922, a daughter of the late George A. and Julia H. Howerton and widow of Virginius S. Pittman, Jr.
Mrs. Pittman was a member of High Street United Methodist Church, a former member of the Franklin Garden Club, The Garden Club of Virginia, Constantia Chapter D. A. R., the Southampton Historical Society, Southampton Hospital Auxillary, and Rawls Museum Arts.
She was also a member of Cypress Cove Country Club, Southampton Hospital Senior Circle, and several bridge clubs.
She is survived by a daughter, Nancy H. Pittman of Charlotte, NC, and a Godchild, Susan L. Jones of New York City. She was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret H. Johnson and husband, Bill, and Mildred H. Jones and husband, Langford, and one brother, George A. Howerton, Jr. and wife, Catherine.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 am today, Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Susan Reaves and the Rev. James W. Browder officiating. Interment will be private.