Mamie Marie(Martin) Pettis

Mamie Marie (Martin) Pettis, born on July 7, 1941, in Gainesville, GA, passed away on Friday September 22, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her devoted husband, Jimmie Pettis, her cherished son Curtis Styles and his wife Mary Styles, her beloved daughter Darlene Wilson and her husband Tim Wilson, her caring son Steven DeLong and his wife Whitney DeLong, along with 9 adoring grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Marie was preceded in death by her mother, Odessa Smith, her father, Bascom Martin, and her beloved sons, Bobby and Thomas Parks.

Throughout her remarkable life, Marie leaves behind a profound legacy of entrepreneurship. She fearlessly owned and operated several successful restaurants, a thriving cleaning company, and North Georgia Nursing Services. Her dedication to her community extended even further as she tirelessly drove a school bus for Hall County for over a decade, impacting countless young lives along the way.

The family welcomes friends to join them in celebrating Marie's life on Tuesday, September 26, from 5-8 p.m. at Little & Davenport Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 27, at 2:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel, with interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mamie Marie (Martin) Pettis will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her legacy of strength, entrepreneurship, and love will continue to inspire us for generations to come.

Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com

Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Georgia 30501 is in charge of arrangements.