Tulita Pickens Owen, 78, of Crystal Lake, near Chipley, FL passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. Tulita, also known as Pixie to her family and many friends, was born on July 18, 1946 in Panama City, Florida to Alan Marcum Owen and Tulita Pickens Miller Owen. Pixie and her younger brother Bill were

raised by their beloved maternal grandmother Tulita Pickens Miller in Panama City, Florida and later in Charlottesville, Virginia. Tulita thrived during her childhood summers spent with her "Cousin Floy" in Barnegat Light, New Jersey. Tulita was a brilliant woman of many talents. She had the professionally trained operatic voice of an angel and taught music for many years. She could play any musical instrument put before her. Anyone who knew her well, knew she was fearless. Tulita absolutely adored her animal families throughout the decades. Tulita was preceded in death by her father Alan M. Owen and her mother Tulita Pickens Miller O'Reilly, her stepfather Robert J. O'Reilly II, her brothers William Pickens Miller Hallstrom and Mark Owen. She is survived by her beloved stepmother and good friend Ann Hemdahl-Owen, her sister Margaret O'Reilly Culver (Steve), her nephews Taylor Culver and Matthew Owen, her niece Maisie Culver, grand nieces and nephews and her extended family and friends. The family is filled with gratitude for the love of her neighbors from Crystal Lake, especially Joanne Ault and Van and Mimi Smith. The family is also grateful to the health care professionals with VITAS Hospice. A memorial service for Tulita will be

held on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 3 pm at the Fellowship of Christ Church, 5717 Highway 77, Chipley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to The Building Fund of the Fellowship of Christ Church 5717 Highway 77, Chipley, FL 32428 or to an organization important to you.