EXELEE 'LELA' PITTMAN - DeBary, Fla
ExeLee "Lela" PITTMAN, 28, of DeBary, formerly of New Cumberland, died Aug. 6, 1999. She was born in Weirton Dec. 25, 1970, a daughter of Norman and Sandra Snyder Pittmann of New Cumberland. She was a funeral director but recently was employed with the Gencore Asphalt Co. She was a 1989 graduate of Burgettstown High School,earned an associate degree at West Virginia Northern Community College and graduated in 1994 from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Besides her parents, she is survived by a son, Anthony Villella of De Bary; a sister, Jeanie PITTMAN of Columbia, Md.; paternal grandmother, ExeLee PITTMAN of New Cumberland; and maternal grandparents, Willard and Louise Johns Snyder of Weirton. She was preceded in death by her paternal Grandfather, Earl PITTMAN. Services were held Sept. 1, 1999, at the Nixon Funeral Home of New Cumberland. Private burial was held at the convenience of the family.
The Review - Sept-9-1999

My mother's name was also Exelee. I wonder if you know the origin and/or meaning of the name?
Thanks.
Karina

Hi, I am Exelee Pittman's sister Jeanie. I was wondering if you found out any information on the name Exelee? My grandmother's name is Exelee as well. Thanks. Jeanie

Jeanie,
No, sorry have not found out anything about the name, though my uncle has said he thought it was German....my vague childhood recolletion however was of my grandmother saying her student by that name was Eastern European. Good luck!
Karina

Karina,

I didn't realize this but maybe the name originated from the flower, I found that there is a flower called "Exelee". Think?

Jeanie

Jeanie,
Would this be a peony named "Exelee"? If so it was developed by my paternal grandfather, Bill Krekler, and named after my mother. If it is another flower I'd be interested in knowing! Maybe it is the origin.
Karina

Yes it's the peony that I found. Wow, that's interesting news. How exciting. Now, I am on a mission. Sorry to have gotten your hopes up, I thought I was on to something!

Jeanie

Jeanie,
That is quite all right. Every lead is worth following up on. I look forward to hearing anything else you come across in this regard! Best of luck.
Karina

Bonnie are you the same person I may know, my name is John Shedlock, My brother is Ron, sisters Linda, Sandy all Pittmans from Tom Pittman and all from Weirton. If so Who was this I knew her didnt ? I was reading a memo of someone wanted to know of my dad and I seen the posting. Pathfindr3@yahoo.com

Hi Jeanie,

Lela and I were friends and I had her on my mind, i started browsing and found you. Not sure if you remember me. Hope your doing well and if you could please tell your mom and dad hello. thanks missy