She was born in Gary Indiana, residing there until her college years. She graduated from Purdue University (Pi Beta Phi) in 1952, and in August of that year married the love of her life, Bill Fitzpatrick. They were happily married for 53 years.
They moved their family to Rockledge in 1965. She was a member and dedicated volunteer at Trinity Lutheran Church for 55 years. They made lifelong friends and many golfing memories (including Women’s Club Champion!) as members of the Rockledge Country Club. She was a loving wife, dedicated mother, amazing Granny and trusted friend.
She is survived by her daughter, Jill Sumpter; son, Jack Fitzpatrick; grandchildren, Adam (Brandy) Hayes, Jessica (Tyler) Tennille, Dylan Fitzpatrick, Derek Sumpter, Bryan (Rosemarie) Sumpter, Amberjean Thurston and Elijah (Sandra) Bilbo; great-grandchildren, Lauren Sumpter, Nash and Witt Hayes, Nolan Grillo, Owen and Joni Tennille.
Service will be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Brevard Memorial Funeral Home, Cocoa. Visitation will begin at 12:30pm and a service will follow at 1:30.
Our family extends our deepest gratitude and appreciation to Palm Cottages and Vitas Healthcare for the special loving care they provided.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 1330 Fiske Blvd, Rockledge FL 32955
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