Elizabeth enjoyed cooking and baking and always made enough for an army. She dedicated her life to her family and friends. She was happiest when family was gathered around the table, enjoying a meal she prepared. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, who will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruby, nee Skidmore, Stell; two children, in infancy; her grandson, Josh; and her sister, Mary Sue Jackson, nee Stell.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, Ruby (Ron) Fullington, of Chester, IL, Mary Jo Fitzgerald, of Campbell Hill, IL, Anita Fitzgerald, of Kansas City, MO, James Fitzgerald, of Belleville, IL, and Donald (Melissa) Fitzgerald, of Belleville, IL; her grandchildren, Raymond Fitzgerald, Sierra Fitzgerald, Savannah Fitzgerald, Amanda, Aricca, Andy, Andrea, Heather, Justin, Skylar, Marsha, Stacey, and Cody; many great grandchildren; her brother, Joe (Juanita) Stell, of Collinsville, IL; and many other relatives and friends.
Memorials are appreciated to the family or to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 10 AM to 12 noon, Friday, March 19, 2021 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Services will be held at 12 noon, Friday, March 19, 2021 at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.