LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Diane Hunter Pitmon, age 74, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born October 11, 1949, in Lancaster, a daughter of the late Ernest C. Hunter and the late Vivian Plyler Hunter and was the wife of the late Steve Franklin "Sammy" Pitmon. Mrs. Pitmon loved going to the beach, working in the yard, her fur baby, Patches, and most of all, spending time with her family.

Mrs. Pitmon is survived by her daughter, Wendy Bell (Fiancé, Chris Faulkenberry); seven grandchildren, Kayla Bell, Brandon Bell, Dustin Snipes (Kristen), Lauren Poston (Jimmy), Casey Humbert, Anna Snipes, and Jacob Snipes; two great-grandchildren, Daxton Snipes, and Bailey Snipes; two sisters, Paulette Brown (Ken), and Becky Carter; and many special family and friends.

Mrs. Pitmon was preceded in death by her two sons, Rev. Timothy "Timmy" Snipes, and Donnie Snipes; her husband, Sammy Pitmon; her parents, Ernest and Vivian Hunter; and her brother, Ernest Hunter.

The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mrs. Pitmon will be 2:00 pm Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Springdell Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Donald Tillman and Rev. Hunter Brown.  Burial will follow at Lancaster Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Burgess Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster and the Piedmont, 901 W. Meeting St., Suite 104, Lancaster, SC 29720 or Springdell Baptist Church, 1420 Springdell Church Rd., Lancaster, SC 29720.