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Marie Etta Pittman-Brewton 87 of Baldwin, Georgia, peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on May 16th 2026.
Marie was born February 1, 1939 in San Bernardino, California to Jack and Mary Pittman.
Marie was a former resident of Cumming, Georgia and then later moved to Baldwin with her daughter Cara and late son in law Robert Korom.
Marie was a graduate of San Bernardino High-school, and attended Valley College both located in San Bernardino California.
Marie had a very distinguished career working for the civil service in conjunction with the United States Military. The first two decades of this service was logistical support of the development of the SR-71 spy plane, from December 1964, at its induction, to its declassified status in February of 1980. After completing her mission with logistics for the SR-71, Marie was then transferred directly to US Missile Command that was located in a secured location at Norton Air Force Base, in San Bernardino California. Marie also served at the China Lake Bed test facility and Edward's Air Force Base both located in secure locations in northwest San Bernardino County, California. Up until the day that Marie transitioned into the hands of God, she seldom acknowledged any of her logistics work with anyone. Marie held one of our nation's top military clearances.
In her spare time, Marie was a seamstress and very talented quilter. When you look at Marie's sewing and quilting projects, you can see the time she took to make each and every stitch meticulously perfect, and everyone can see the love in everything that she created. She also volunteered at Northside Hospital in Cumming, Georgia after her retirement.
Marie is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Pittman, her Father Jack Pittman, her younger sisters, Charlotte Pittman-Olenick, and Ida Pittman-Sifford.
Marie is survived by her daughter, Cara Korom and son-in-law Steven Leverette of Baldwin, daughters Melissa Marie Korom of Demorest, Christina Korom-Martin of Mt Airy, 5 great grandchildren, Morgan Hissam, Abigail Johnson, Benjamin Martin, Tommy Martin, and a little miracle Eleanor Martin.
A Celebration to honor Ms. Brewton's life will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Family and friends of Marie are welcome to attend. A
Private Inurnment will be held at the Yonah Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
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