Eileen Catherine Fischer

Born on February 19, 1932, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Andrew and Blanche Sullivan. Eileen grew up in the Gravois Park neighborhood. She was a devoted member of St. Pius V Catholic Church and a proud graduate of Roosevelt High School.

Eileen married Robert Fischer and dedicated her life to raising their nine children. She built a loving home in St. Louis, Tupelo, and Memphis, filling it with warmth, faith, and laughter. Her greatest joy was her family, and she cherished every moment spent together. Proud of her Irish heritage, Eileen filled her home with touches of green, Irish crosses, and framed blessings that reflected her faith and roots. Her walls and shelves told a story of tradition, laughter, and love. Throughout her life, she also shared her heart and home with many beloved cats, each one a cherished companion who brought her comfort and joy. Whether surrounded by children, grandchildren, or a purring cat on her lap, Eileen’s home was always a place of warmth, welcome, and love.

Eileen is survived by her children Kevin Fischer (Jeanette) of Tazewell, TN; Tom Fischer (Kathy) Cottleville , MO; Jerry Fischer of Memphis, TN; Patrick Fischer (Louanne) of Naples, FL, Mary Ann McCaleb of Memphis, TN; and Kathy Chappell (Mike) of Bartlett, TN.

She was the proud grandmother of Michelle (Freddy) Hopper, Cherie (Jim) Boling, Marie Fischer, Mike Fischer, Maureen (Derek) Reed, Matt (Bridgette) Fischer, Lisa Meyer, Katie (Brian) Kinworthy, Cody Fischer, Francesca Fischer, Marissa Fischer, Joseph (Sophie) Fischer, Christian Fischer, Nick McCaleb, and Ryan Chappell.

Her great-grandchildren include Kyle (Hailee) Fischer, Alex (Elizabeth) Boling, Seth Fischer, and Victoria (Chase) Ridings, Laney Reed, Charlie Reed, Abrielle (Stephen) Powers, Michael (Francesca) Fischer, Andrew (Emma) Fischer, Thomas Fischer, Dolan Fischer, Grady Fischer, and Jameson Fischer, and Amberley Fischer. She was also blessed with great-great-grandchildren, Maycee Fischer and Lincoln Boling.

Eileen was preceded in death by her beloved children Margie Mertsch, James Fischer, and Joseph Fischer, and by her grandson Colin Fischer her brother Robert Fischer and her sister Elizabeth McDonald.

A special thanks to The King's Daughters and Sons Home staff for all their care and love.

A woman of deep faith, kind spirit, and unwavering love, Eileen leaves behind a legacy of devotion to her family and generosity to all who knew her.

The family finds comfort in this traditional Irish blessing:

May the road rise up to meet you,

May the wind be always at your back,

May the sun shine warm upon your face;

The rains fall soft upon your fields

And until we meet again,

May God hold you

In the palm of His hand.

In lieu of flowers family request donations sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.