Virginia “Bitsy” Witte

Virginia “Bitsy” Cox Witte, 71, of San Marcos passed away August 5, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Virginia “Bitsy” was born October 13, 1938 in San Marcos, Texas.  She attended Southwest Texas State University and graduated from Texas A & I University and went on to fulfill her dream of teaching for 31 years until retiring due to her illness.

Virginia “Bitsy” Witte was not only the light of her family’s life, but was the thread that held us all together until that bond was woven tight enough to hold us together for life.  She not only meant the world to her family, but also to her friends and every student who was lucky enough to pass through her classroom door.

The City of San Marcos proclaimed May 5, 1998, “Virginia Witte Day”.  She received the Heritage Association’s “Most Worthy Citizen Award for Education”; the “Principal’s Outstanding Educator Award”; and in  2006, the “San Marcos High School Distinguished Alumnae Award”.  There are too many accomplishments to list them all but she was particularly proud of starting the first Boy Scouts of America Explorer Post and Academic Decathlon Team.  Bitsy was truly an exceptional mother; our beloved Bitsy is gone but will never be forgotten.  She was an exquisite beauty who was even more beautiful on the inside.  She could never give or receive enough love.  She opened her arms to everyone just as God as opened his arms to welcome her home.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Chester Witte; her children, Kathy Witte Lee and husband, Steve, Kelly Witte Wommack and her husband, Dennis, Mark Witte and wife and LeeAnn Witte Balke andh her husband, Virgil, Liz; her pride and joy, her grandchildren, Eric, Adam and Jack Lee of San Marcos, Hayden Witte of Denton and Amy Balke of Brenham.  She is also survived by her loving sisters, Carol Jean Reardon  of Mason and Julie Bowden of Plano.

Family will receive friends at Pennington Funeral Home, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., Saturday, August 7, 2010. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 P.M., Sunday, August 8, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church in San Marcos, with the Rev. Ryan Jenson and the Rev. Bill Henderson officiating.  Interment will follow at the San Marcos City Cemetery.

Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, San Marcos, Texas, 512-353-4311.  Obituary and guestbook online at www.penningtonfuneralhome.com

19 Condolences

• debbie pantermuehl johnson

  August 5th, 2010 on 9:44 pm

  To all of the Witte family, I loved your mother dearly and know that she will be in a better place, we have lost touch over the years but I think of all of you often, my thoughts and prays are with you, God Bless
  debbie Pat

• Lynda Barnett

  August 5th, 2010 on 11:28 pm

  Dearest Smithy, We are all heart broken for you and yours. She was such a great lady and what a mama! Becka, Lottie, and I will be down on Sun. Hope to give you a hug. Love, Beezer

• Kathleen & Garry Hodges

  August 6th, 2010 on 3:03 am

  Dear Witte Family and My Dear Sweet Kelly,

  Garry and I are so very sorry to hear of Bitsy’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we know Bitsy is surrounded by your love and is with our Father in heaven. Much love, massively enormous hugs, and we will see you on Sunday. OXOXOXOX

  Kathleen & Garry

• Daniel Guerrero

  August 6th, 2010 on 6:24 pm

  Please accept my most sincere condolences on the passing of Mrs. Witte. She was one of the most remarkable teachers that I had growing up in San Marcos. Mrs. Witte always referred to us as her little darlings, but she was the most darling woman of all. Even though I have been out of SMHS since 1995 and heard so many people refer to her as Bitsy…i could never bring myself to call her anything but Mrs. Witte! We loved Mrs. Witte very much and we will miss her even more, but we relieved that she is no longer having to endure any pain or continued treatment. Thank you for sharing her life with us!

  Sincerely,

  Daniel Guerrero

• Nancy Becker Cathcart

  August 6th, 2010 on 6:59 pm

  My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Bitsy’s family. She was a lovely lady and dear friend.

  Nancy Cathcart

• Elizabeth Kyle

  August 6th, 2010 on 9:51 pm

  Carol Jean,

  My sympathy and prayers go out to all your family at this time of extreme sadness and loss. God bless each of you.

  Sincerely,

  Elizabeth

• Deanna Dietert Cowan

  August 7th, 2010 on 1:31 am

  A wonderful Teacher, Royal Guard Sponsor and Friend. She inspired so many. So thankful she blessed my life. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord pour out His peace & comfort to each of you.

• Starlette Franks

  August 7th, 2010 on 10:31 pm

  To Mr. Witte and Kelly:

  My thoughts and prayers are with you. I loved Mrs. Witte dearly and the last time we spoke we laughed like it was no tomorrow, that is how I will always remember her. That sweet smile, and that southern charm. San Marcos is just a little more sad today, and will never be the same without her.

  Starlette Franks

• Joe Luna

  August 7th, 2010 on 10:58 pm

  What an honor it was for me to have Bitsy for a teacher she was the teacher everyone wanted to have. I was the one who was blessed too have her as my teacher. My heart goes out to you all. Thank You from the bottom of my heart for sharing her with us. May you Rest in Peace Bitsy.

  Sincerely,

  Joe Luna

• Janna Welch

  August 8th, 2010 on 12:28 pm

  Kathy and family,

  So sorry for your loss. May God grant ya’ll peace and understanding.

  Love,

  Janna (Janet)

• Debby and Dwight Haley

  August 8th, 2010 on 12:57 pm

  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She is with her Lord now and celebrating her everlasting life with him.

  Sincerely,
  Debby and Dwight Haley

• Dean and Leola Gourley

  August 8th, 2010 on 2:47 pm

  Our deepest sympathy to the Witte family. You are in our prayers and God Bless You in this sad time.
  Dean and Leola Gourley

• Jon McCrea

  August 8th, 2010 on 4:01 pm

  Even to this day, Mrs Witte stands out in my memory as the best educator I have known. After 33 years, I can still see her smile and hear her words of wit and charm. The school and the community are richer for having known her blessings. To the family I offer my sincere sincerest sympathies. May she rest in peace.

• David and Betsy Norwood

  August 8th, 2010 on 10:19 pm

  We would like to have attended Bitsy’s funeral, but eleven members of our family had already planned a get-together for this weekend. Bitsy was very, very special. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

• Mrs. Larry Witte (Linda)

  August 9th, 2010 on 1:21 am

  Dear Family,
  I am so sorry to hear of the pssing of Bitsy. She was a beautiful lady and I will miss her dearly. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer I love all of you and I wish you great comfort in this trying time. She is in God’s loving arms now and is rejoicing in his grace with loved ones that have passed before her. She is home.

  My love and sympathy to all.

  Linda Witte

• Tano Sern

  August 9th, 2010 on 1:34 pm

  My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Witte’s family. I was a student in a couple of classes taught by Mrs. Witte at SMSH. She was a great inspiration to me and to many others. I feel truly blessed to have such a lovely person in my life.

• Patsy Greiner

  August 9th, 2010 on 5:39 pm

  This weekend Justin & I stood on the beach and prayed thanked God for Mrs. Bitsy Witte as we looked out across the waves. I know she loved the beach too. Her unconditional love, amazing insight, and South Texas genteel charm will be a part of us all forever.

• Karen Sue (Dinscore) Payton

  August 12th, 2010 on 3:48 pm

  I am very sad to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.

  Karen

• Connie Arredondo Torres

  August 12th, 2010 on 4:18 pm

  I am writing this to express my sorrow for the loss of my classmate Virginia Cox.
  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  Love and sympathy and may God bless you,

  Connie Arredondo Torres

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