Lita A. Pell 88 of Standard went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.

Lita was a Christian and was a member of the Standard Baptist Church. Lita was a gentle, kind and loving lady, long time teacher and wonderful mother. Included in her daily prayers was that all would come to know Christ as their Savior.

Lita was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Paul A. Pell, son Anthony, her parents, seven brothers, and two sisters.

Lita is survived by sons; Emerson (Linda), Wayne, Timothy (Kimberly), Leslie (Debra), Phillip, Barton (Terry), daughters; Rebecca (Mark) and Sarah (Robert). Lita is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, Christian brothers and sisters, and cherished in-laws.

Per her request, there will be no service or visitation. O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.odellfuneralhome.com