Aleta Ruth Pettit
The Norman Transcript
— Aleta Pettit, 93, died Thursday, March 30, 2006 at her home in Grove. Services were held Wednesday in Norman with burial at Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Pettit was born July 4, 1912, to Arthur W. and Annie Mae (Slothour) Hedge in Bethany. She graduated from Central High School and married John Thomas Pettit Aug. 27, 1945, in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Pettit was the first policewoman in Oklahoma City. She lived and raised her family in Norman and had moved to Grove in 2005 from Pensacola, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her husband; son C.J. Pettit; and granddaughter Shari Ann Deakins.
Survivors include her daughter Sharon Deakins of Grove; three grandchildren, Todd Deakins of Grove, Chad Deakins of Marietta Ga., and Kari Deakins of Pensacola; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK 74344
NO MARKER - Aleta has no grave marker, but included is a photo of where she was laid to rest. She is buried in between Carl James Pettit (her son) who is on the left of her and John Thomas Pettit (her husband) who is on the right of her.
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Contributed by DENNIS DEAKINS (#48649078):
Marker in place at this time with that of husband John T. Original is thought to have been buried with the casket and its casing, last seen by adult grandson on day of funeral.
This remarkable lady was a 4th of July firecracker and her first child CJ was born with birth trauma resulting in his being "retarded", yet CJ was a wonderful friend and neighbor and over 100 turned out to celebrate his life: fellow CB'ers, modelers, and admirers. He was a skater and regular winning many skating marathons, teaching and referring, ran his own window washing and shoe shine business, and helping his neighbors, placing their newspapers on their porch, their trash to the curb and caring for their pets and yards. He had trouble being understood due to a speech impediment, wore his cap almost all the time, including indoors and while dining, but his heart was huge and he was a truly gentle person, and often the target of unkind acts by unkind persons. for years he rode his Vespa motor scooter with his ladder and cleaning tools, though occasionally run off the road.
The Norman Transcript
— Aleta Pettit, 93, died Thursday, March 30, 2006 at her home in Grove. Services were held Wednesday in Norman with burial at Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Pettit was born July 4, 1912, to Arthur W. and Annie Mae (Slothour) Hedge in Bethany. She graduated from Central High School and married John Thomas Pettit Aug. 27, 1945, in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Pettit was the first policewoman in Oklahoma City. She lived and raised her family in Norman and had moved to Grove in 2005 from Pensacola, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her husband; son C.J. Pettit; and granddaughter Shari Ann Deakins.
Survivors include her daughter Sharon Deakins of Grove; three grandchildren, Todd Deakins of Grove, Chad Deakins of Marietta Ga., and Kari Deakins of Pensacola; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK 74344
NO MARKER - Aleta has no grave marker, but included is a photo of where she was laid to rest. She is buried in between Carl James Pettit (her son) who is on the left of her and John Thomas Pettit (her husband) who is on the right of her.
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Contributed by DENNIS DEAKINS (#48649078):
Marker in place at this time with that of husband John T. Original is thought to have been buried with the casket and its casing, last seen by adult grandson on day of funeral.
This remarkable lady was a 4th of July firecracker and her first child CJ was born with birth trauma resulting in his being "retarded", yet CJ was a wonderful friend and neighbor and over 100 turned out to celebrate his life: fellow CB'ers, modelers, and admirers. He was a skater and regular winning many skating marathons, teaching and referring, ran his own window washing and shoe shine business, and helping his neighbors, placing their newspapers on their porch, their trash to the curb and caring for their pets and yards. He had trouble being understood due to a speech impediment, wore his cap almost all the time, including indoors and while dining, but his heart was huge and he was a truly gentle person, and often the target of unkind acts by unkind persons. for years he rode his Vespa motor scooter with his ladder and cleaning tools, though occasionally run off the road.
Aleta Ruth Pettit
The Norman Transcript
— Aleta Pettit, 93, died Thursday, March 30, 2006 at her home in Grove. Services were held Wednesday in Norman with burial at Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Pettit was born July 4, 1912, to Arthur W. and Annie Mae (Slothour) Hedge in Bethany. She graduated from Central High School and married John Thomas Pettit Aug. 27, 1945, in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Pettit was the first policewoman in Oklahoma City. She lived and raised her family in Norman and had moved to Grove in 2005 from Pensacola, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her husband; son C.J. Pettit; and granddaughter Shari Ann Deakins.
Survivors include her daughter Sharon Deakins of Grove; three grandchildren, Todd Deakins of Grove, Chad Deakins of Marietta Ga., and Kari Deakins of Pensacola; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK 74344
NO MARKER - Aleta has no grave marker, but included is a photo of where she was laid to rest. She is buried in between Carl James Pettit (her son) who is on the left of her and John Thomas Pettit (her husband) who is on the right of her.
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Contributed by DENNIS DEAKINS (#48649078):
Marker in place at this time with that of husband John T. Original is thought to have been buried with the casket and its casing, last seen by adult grandson on day of funeral.
This remarkable lady was a 4th of July firecracker and her first child CJ was born with birth trauma resulting in his being "retarded", yet CJ was a wonderful friend and neighbor and over 100 turned out to celebrate his life: fellow CB'ers, modelers, and admirers. He was a skater and regular winning many skating marathons, teaching and referring, ran his own window washing and shoe shine business, and helping his neighbors, placing their newspapers on their porch, their trash to the curb and caring for their pets and yards. He had trouble being understood due to a speech impediment, wore his cap almost all the time, including indoors and while dining, but his heart was huge and he was a truly gentle person, and often the target of unkind acts by unkind persons. for years he rode his Vespa motor scooter with his ladder and cleaning tools, though occasionally run off the road.
The Norman Transcript
— Aleta Pettit, 93, died Thursday, March 30, 2006 at her home in Grove. Services were held Wednesday in Norman with burial at Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Pettit was born July 4, 1912, to Arthur W. and Annie Mae (Slothour) Hedge in Bethany. She graduated from Central High School and married John Thomas Pettit Aug. 27, 1945, in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Pettit was the first policewoman in Oklahoma City. She lived and raised her family in Norman and had moved to Grove in 2005 from Pensacola, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her husband; son C.J. Pettit; and granddaughter Shari Ann Deakins.
Survivors include her daughter Sharon Deakins of Grove; three grandchildren, Todd Deakins of Grove, Chad Deakins of Marietta Ga., and Kari Deakins of Pensacola; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK 74344
NO MARKER - Aleta has no grave marker, but included is a photo of where she was laid to rest. She is buried in between Carl James Pettit (her son) who is on the left of her and John Thomas Pettit (her husband) who is on the right of her.
*********************
Contributed by DENNIS DEAKINS (#48649078):
Marker in place at this time with that of husband John T. Original is thought to have been buried with the casket and its casing, last seen by adult grandson on day of funeral.
This remarkable lady was a 4th of July firecracker and her first child CJ was born with birth trauma resulting in his being "retarded", yet CJ was a wonderful friend and neighbor and over 100 turned out to celebrate his life: fellow CB'ers, modelers, and admirers. He was a skater and regular winning many skating marathons, teaching and referring, ran his own window washing and shoe shine business, and helping his neighbors, placing their newspapers on their porch, their trash to the curb and caring for their pets and yards. He had trouble being understood due to a speech impediment, wore his cap almost all the time, including indoors and while dining, but his heart was huge and he was a truly gentle person, and often the target of unkind acts by unkind persons. for years he rode his Vespa motor scooter with his ladder and cleaning tools, though occasionally run off the road.
Gravesite Details
WIFE, MOM, GRANDMA, FIRST POLICEWOMAN IN okc (CAME IN W THE PARKING METER IN 1935), 4'11
