Today, my mother-in-law Katherine Anne Mayhigh Pittman (1930-2003) would have been eighty years young. It's appropriate to remember her on her birthday the same week the Southern Baptist Convention met in Orlando. For seventeen years she served as church hostess for the First Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia. Once she "retired" she served as a volunteer at the International Mission Board offices. For many years she served more hours per year than any other volunteer. One of her many duties was hosting the hospitality room at the SBC annual meeting every year. She fed missionaries, denominational leaders, and trustees. As a seminarian and pastor of a small church, my buddies and I always knew where we could get a quick bit at the convention on our small budgets. She was a gracious hostess.
She was also one of the most courageous persons I have ever known. She fought a 25-year battle with cancer with courage and grace. She left us with a legacy of ministry and service. She lived out her faith every day faithfully. thanks Anne for your love, faith, service and example......We'll see you soon.
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