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.