October 11th 2023.
Rev. Oliver Pitts Sr. and Violet Jarrell Pitts celebrated 70 years of marriage with a vow renewal ceremony over the weekend. This couple, who are members of the Bellevue community in Macon, Georgia, has been together since 1953 after dating for four years.
The couple told 11 Alive that their relationship wasn't love at first sight. Violet admitted that "at first, I really didn't like him!" However, even when Violet left Oliver and returned to her mother's house, Oliver came back to get her.
The Pitts shared the keys to their successful marriage: "You gonna get mad sometimes, but let it go. You may not speak in a few days, but still stay there! Stay right there." They also credited God for keeping them together. "I thank the Lord for letting us live this long and letting us be married," they said.
Social media users congratulated the Pitts on their anniversary. One user wrote, "Congratulations happy Anniversary a beautiful love story." Another commended the couple by saying, "Congratulations to your great accomplishments! May God continue to bless your marriage!"
The Pitts are blessed with five children, 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. They said they will stay together until God calls them home.
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