Jeanette I. Witte, 88, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a short illness. She was born November 7, 1926, to Frederick and Bernice Guiff. She retired from Container Corporation. She was a homemaker and member of the Mooreville Volunteer Fire Department. She enjoyed quilting, her flowers, and hummingbirds. Most of all, she loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who lovingly knew her as Mamaw Witte.
Private graveside services will be Sunday, May 3, at the Union Grove Cemetery in Mooreville with Bro. Jimmy Henry officiating. McNeece-Morris Funeral Home of Mantachie is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Raymond E.J. Witte, whom she married June 29, 1946; one daughter, Darlea Heitger of Eggville; two sons, Richard Witte (Cheryl) of Ossian, IN, and Ron Witte (Mary) of Eggville; two sisters, her twin Janis Lansaw and Genevie Martin, both of Churbusco, IN; 11 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Richard Guiff; and one sister, Ila Brumbaugh.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Mantachie.
