Minnette Taber Fitts, of Bradenton, Fl formerly of New Hartford, NY passed away at the age of 96 peacefully on Monday, February 15, 2021 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born April 15, 1924 in Ira, NY to William & Isabelle (Warren) Taber. Coming from a large family of 13 she said she was never bored growing up. She was employed by General Electric Company and worked her way up to supervisor. She also met the love of her life Fred Earl Fitts Jr. there. They married June 5, 1948 and she stated that was the proudest moment of her life.
Minnette was a loving and dedicated Mother to 6, Mother-in-Law and Grandmother to 13 Grandchildren and Great Grandmother to 11. Throughout her life she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In her earlier days she liked going to the camp they built on Kayuta Lake in NY. She always enjoyed traveling to see her several sisters and brothers. She also worked at Doyle Knowers until she retired which gave her time to help with her grandchildren.
Minnette enjoyed bowling and was on a league for several years and received a trophy she was proud of. She had a passion for dancing, writing poetry and musical lyrics throughout the years and was good at it. Music was something she enjoyed on the daily. Her favorite song was “Let me call you sweetheart” by Bing Crosby. She had a love of reading which kept her busy. Archery was a favorite past time. She loved nothing more than spending time with family and friends throughout her life. Taking care of her grandchildren she had said proved to be the most rewarding out of everything she did.
Her words of wisdom, beautiful smile, kind spirit and gentle touch will be missed by many. However, the music had her tapping her toes all the way to heaven. She leaves many people that cared and loved her and will carry the memories in their hearts for a lifetime Predeceased Husband – Fred Earl Fitts Jr.
6 Children - Fred Fitts III, William (Bill) Fitts, Warren (Ren) Fitts, David Fitts, Corinne Sousa, &
Darlene Pelton-Kildow. Mother-in-law to- Patsy Fitts, Nadine Fitts, Michael Kildow, 2 predeceased Son-in-laws- Richard Sousa & Garret Pelton., 13 Grandchildren- Natasha Pelton Hill (spouse Matt Hill), Brittany Pelton Goode (spouse Tyler Goode), Joshua Pelton, Michael L Kildow, Stephen Fitts (spouse Chelsea), Jason Fitts (spouse Jill), Justin Fitts (spouse Katie), Danielle Sousa Thomas (spouse Jamison), Derek Sousa (spouse Melissa ), Richard (Richie) Sousa, Ryan Fitts (spouse Liz), Christopher Fitts, Sean Fitts. 11 Great Grandchildren- Kasen Fitts, Harper Fitts, Landon & Cameron Thomas, Skyla, Kali, Saradi, Derek Jr, Paxton & Kolby Sousa, and Baby Goode expected in March 2021. Sisters- Isabell Bateman & Beatrice (Bea) Sears & many nieces, nephews, and cousins & friends.
*Please consider donating to one of her favorite charity St. Jude Children’s Hospital at..
stjude.org/donatetoday instead of flowers.*
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