Lennis Faye Pizzitola
Lennis Faye Pizzitola, 87, of Nursery TX, and previously of Santa Fe TX, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. She was born August 23, 1937, to Nadine and Clofus Sullivan Sr. in San Saba TX. She graduated from Richland Springs High School in 1955 and went on to marry her husband of 42 years, George Edward Pizzitola, in 1957. Lennis and George had 3 children, Mitzi, Tammy, and Edward. Lennis was known for her strong will and love of life. Her personality and unique style was admired by so many, earning her the nickname “Diva Granny”. She enjoyed camping, cruises, animals – especially white-tailed deer, and spending time with her family. She was a resident of Nursery for over 40 years.
Lennis is preceded in death by her parents Nadine and Clofus Sullivan Sr.; her brother Clofus Sullivan Jr.; and her husband of 42 years, George Edward Pizzitola.
She is survived by her daughters, Mitzi King and Donnie, and Tammy Prejean; son Edward Pizzitola and Angela; sisters Ethel Mae Cavness and Shirley Ann DeVries; grandchildren Casey King (Brandy Grueter), Erica Bias, Brandy Clark (Samuel Tranchina), Taylor Abernathy (J.D. Abernathy), Tiffany Pizzitola, Tenea Cannon (Jesse Cannon), Elizabeth Pizzitola, Georgina Pizzitola, and Allie Pizzitola. Lennis is also survived by her 12 great-grandchildren and dear friend and caretaker Leonard Hernandez Gonzalez.
There will be a visitation from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Crowder Funeral Home, 851 FM 517 Dickinson, TX 77539 with a service to begin at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow on Friday at 3:00 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery in Yoakum, TX.
What a sweet, beautiful Diva. I’m so glad we were able to know her. Sending Love & Prayers to ypur family. Love, Barry & Shanna
Rest well Mrs. Lennis
To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord
Every day will be Sunday in Heaven
Sending prayers and love to your family in their time of grief
Love, Rèmon
Aunt Lennis we had so many great times together. From my childhood I remember the large family gatherings for holidays and family reunions. Later in life we enjoyed camping together and floating the river with so many good times I can’t even list them a. The holidays spent at your house will forever be in my memory. Sitting on the front porch watching the many deer and turkey as well as other visits from different miscellaneous animals. We enjoyed music venues all over Texas. Camping with you are some of my favorite memories. Driving you in you motorhome or when I would just be camping near you in my tent it was always a special time. I will remember you until we meet again in heaven and the great times will begin again. . I love and miss you aunt Lennis ♥
That’s so sweet, Shea!
What a wonderful person
When you visit ed she made you fel.like l a queen or king
I will miss her
My prayers are with the family
,and she was a great person and friend
Thank you, Paula. That’s is is so true!
My deepest condolences and love to your family. Granny (as the family called her) was a strong, genuine and loving woman with a beautiful soul. She always treated Gavin and I as one of the family and we will forever cherish the times spent with her. She knew how to light up a room and would never leave home without the perfect amount of glitz and glamour. Losing a cherished love one is always hard, but the wonderful thing is that she is now reunited with her true love by a beautiful river taking care of countless deer while looking over all of her loved ones. Much love and God Bless.
Thank you Gene. That’s is so sweet.
She definitely had the glitz and glamour!
Mrs. Lennis,
Loved reading about you. What a legacy you left. I worship with Mitzi and she reflects you so much with all the struggles yet it doesn’t affect her belief in God. Thank you for raising such a kind, caring daughter and we praise God because you are with Him now.
Mae,Lana& I are very sorry to hear about the loss of Lennis.We all loved her dearly & had fun times with her.Sorry we weren’t able to attend the burial.We didn’t find out till a couple of hours before .We took have lost our sister Eva on March 31..She will be buried Monday ,so we are all saddened by her passing.May Lennis rest in peace with the Lord.Our condolences to you all.with love: Sincerely,Bonnie & Johnny Moeller,Mae & Tonnie Zimmerman & Lana & Clint Fellers💔