Mertise L. Ditter, age 82, of Gulfport, passed away on January 26, 2011 in Gulfport.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Ditter; her father, D.E. Pilgrim and his wife, Emma Pilgrim; her mother, Corrine Pilgrim; a sister, Ida Mae Pilgrim; and her brother, B.M. Pilgrim.
She is survived by her children, Bobby Saucier of Gulfport and Neldred 'Sissy' Cruthirds of Metarie, LA; two sisters, Thelma J. Harris and Juanita Kranz, both of Long Beach; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Gulfport.
Memorial donations may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, 17430 Landon Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport. Burial will be at Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago, IL.
Visitation
JAN 27. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home - Three Rivers 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503 http://www.riemannfamily.com