Omie Partain Pitts

Mrs. Omie Partain Pitts, age 89, of Thomaston, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at her residence.

Mrs. Pitts was born on February 14, 1937, in Yatesville, Georgia, to the late Willie H. Partain and the late Alvesta Corley Partain. She was a 1955 graduate of Yatesville High School and was the retired owner and operator of Hometown Printers, a family business that served Thomaston and Upson County for forty-five years. During those years, she developed many lasting friendships with her customers, whom she considered an extension of her family. Mrs. Pitts was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, and drinking coffee, often several cups a day. She especially enjoyed visiting with her customers and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pitts was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Emory Jarrell Pitts, Sr.; a daughter, Sandy Beth Pitts; a son, Emory Jarrell Pitts, Jr.; a sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Jarrell Yates; and special friends, Sam and Reba Boyt.

Mrs. Pitts is survived by two daughters, Michele Pitts of Thomaston and Daphne (Benjamin) Neuhoff of Pasadena, California; four grandchildren, Andrew (Mercie) Pitts, Benjamin (Brittany) Pitts, Chris (Anurag) Pitts, and Dylan (Caley) Pitts; five great-grandchildren, Charlotte Pitts, Madison Pitts, Aurora Pitts, Caspian Pitts, and Bennett Pitts; and special family friends, Tammy and Barry Wheeless. Several nieces, nephews, friends, and loyal customers also survive.

Graveside services for Mrs. Pitts will be held on Friday, October 16, at 2:00 PM, at Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is honored to serve the Pitts family. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.