Mrs. Jessie V. Cameron

Mrs. Jessie V. Pitts Cameron passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the age of 84 years. She was born May 1, 1932 in Columbus, GA the daughter of Dezola (Parker) and Osbenny Pitts, Sr. Mrs. Cameron was a graduate of Spencer High School, Columbus, GA in 1949. She married Lenwood Cameron on September 13, 1950. Mrs. Cameron left Columbus, GA in 1953 and moved to Saginaw, MI. She was baptized at an early age and joined St. Luke Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Saginaw, MI in 1953 under the leadership of the late Rev. J.B. Mayweather. Mrs. Cameron served the church on various levels at the Annual Conference, District Conference and Local Church. Her service to the church included being a member of the Board of Social Concerns, Director of Board of Christian Education, Lay Department, Primary Sunday School Teacher and Youth Director. Her voice could charm you as she sang in the St. Luke Mass Choir and Senior choir. Mrs. Cameron never stopped singing. As she was being cared for at the Saginaw Geriatrics Home the staff and residents could hear her singing, in the midst of all her suffering, “Amazing Grace” which was one of her favorite songs along with “His Eye Is On The Sparrow”. Mrs. Cameron served on the St. Luke Planning Committee in 1958 as they successfully purchased their present church at 1121 Tuscola Street. Her hobbies were sewing and singing. She was actively involved in the Voter’s Registration. She leaves to cherish her memory, a loving daughter, Patricia (Daniel Sr.) Houston, Saginaw, MI; grandson, Daniel Houston, Jr., Saginaw, MI; great-grandson, Jeren Houston, Ft. Worth, TX; brother, Julius (Addie) Pitts, Columbus, OH; a dear friend, Maudena Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Mrs. Cameron was preceded in death by her husband, Lenwood Cameron; brothers, Osbenny Pitts and Grant Pitts; sister-in-law, Dorothy Pitts. Family hour will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017 at St. Luke CME Church, 1121 Tuscola Street, with service commencing at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Joyce Redfearn will officiate with interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

Mrs. Jessie V. Cameron

May 1, 1932 - March 11, 2017