Gene A. Pitts, 85, of West Wareham passed away April 5 at home. She was the wife of the late Charles O. Pitts.

Gene was born in Wareham, the daughter of the late Clyde & Edith (Morse) Akins. Gene attended and graduated from Wareham Public Schools and later graduated from Upper Cape School of Nursing.

Gene served the greater Wareham community as a LPN for many years with several area healthcare agencies.

She loved her family and friends and enjoyed crocheting and dancing. Gene also spent many years enjoying the natural beauty of Blackmore Pond. S

he is survived by her children: Paula A. Lukey and her husband Edward J. of Sharon, Kathy J. Kahrman and her husband Donald A. of West Wareham, Charles A. Pitts Sr. of West Wareham, James F. Pitts of Dennis, and Janine M. Pitts of Fall River. She is the sister of Judith Arne of Marion, Florence Zora and Charles Akins both of West Wareham. She is survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is the sister of the late Clyde Akins, Lawrence Akins Sr. , Wallace Akins and Glenna Zora. Gene is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A graveside service was held on Monday in Centre Cemetery. For online guestbook, visit warehamvillagefuneralhome.com.