This couple says they’ll keep collectively till God calls them dwelling.
Over the weekend, Rev. Oliver Pitts, Sr., and his spouse, Violet Jarrell Pitts, celebrated 70 years of marriage with a vow renewal ceremony. Based on 11 Alive, the ceremony occurred on Oct. 7 at God’s Approach Church Ministries in Macon, Georgia. The Pitts are Bellevue group’s oldest dwelling members.
WGXA Information reported that the lovebirds, who’re of their early 90s, dated for 4 years earlier than they tied the knot again in 1953. Launched to one another via mutual family and friends, the Pitts’ seven-decade marriage isn’t a love-at-first-sight story.
“At first, I actually didn’t like him! However I’ve come to like him!” Violet instructed WGXA. Throughout their relationship, the housewife mentioned she left Oliver at one level and returned to her mom’s home.
“He got here again and obtained me,” she mentioned.
“I mentioned, ‘Oh no, I obtained to go get my spouse!’” shared Oliver, who dealt with all the duties outdoors the home.
Violet shared her keys to a profitable marriage.
“You gonna get mad typically, however let it go,” she mentioned. “It’s possible you’ll not converse in a couple of days, however nonetheless keep there! Keep proper there.”
The Pitts instructed the outlet that God saved them collectively all through the years.
“I thank the Lord for letting us reside this lengthy and letting us be married,” the Pitts mentioned.
So as to add to the celebration, social media customers congratulated the Pitts below a Fb put up uploaded by Colorado journalist Wanya Reese.
“Congratulations glad Anniversary a ravishing love story,” one person wrote.
One other person recommended the couple and wrote, “Congratulations to your nice accomplishments! Could God proceed to bless your marriage!”
The generations have expanded for the reason that Pitts had their 5 youngsters. The husband and spouse are additionally the grandparents of 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren, in keeping with 11 Alive.
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