Ernestine Kelley Bitner, born March 23, 1928 in Houston County, passed away May 14, 2015. Ernestine is survived by daughter Shelley Towns and husband Gale, son, Kelley Bitner and wife, Carol, grandchildren, Jeremy Bitner, Robert Lewis and wife, Alexandra, Jill Copenhaver and husband, Paul, four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ray Bitner, and her 4 siblings. Ernestine loved her family and was a dear friend to many.
Monday, May 18th, at St. Stephens United Methodist Church, 2003 W. 43rd Street in Houston. Visitation will be at 10:00, funeral at 11:00 and burial at 4:00 in Evergreen Cemetery in Lovelady, Texas. Memorials can be made to St.Stephens UMC.
