J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Fitzgerald, Esther D.

Saturday, December 17, 2005

Esther Grey Davis Fitzgerald, 73, of Chester died Saturday, December 17, 2005. She was a native of Amherst County, born the daughter of the late Ashby and Ruth Davis. Mrs. Fitzgerald was a member of Chester Baptist Church, the Chester Women�s Club, Alpha Delta Kappa Educational Honor Society, and a retired Assistant Principal with Chesterfield County Schools with 42 years of service. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years Edsel E. Fitzgerald; four children Sharon Fitzgerald Massie of Lexington, John Davis Fitzgerald and wife Rebecca of Hanover, Ellen Fitzgerald Sapko and husband Joseph of Chester, and Susan Fitzgerald Oliver and husband Jason of Chester; seven grandchildren Sarah and Nathaniel Massie, Taylor, Emily, and Madison Fitzgerald, Colin and Lauren Sapko; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two children Deborah Joyce Fitzgerald and a son Edsel Elroy Fitzgerald, Jr., a brother Ashby Davis and a sister Alice Davis Myers. A funeral service will be held Monday, December 19th at 6 PM at Chester Baptist Church with a visitation to follow until 9 PM with Dr. Edward Stansfield officiating. Burial will be Wednesday, December 21st at 2 PM at Amherst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5511 Staples Mills Rd, Richmond, 23228 or the American Heart Association. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Sorry to hear about Esther's passing. It has been well over a decade since I last spoke with her, but I wanted to offer my sympathy to the family.

Posted by: Christopher Crowder at December 24, 2005 07:39 PM

Edsel,
I heard about Ester. I know this is a great loss to you and your family. It has been 56 years since I last saw you two, but I still remember our great times together.

Posted by: James Rodgers at December 20, 2005 11:50 AM

To the Family of Esther Fitzgerald,
I wanted to take this time to express my condolence to you for the loss of your loved one. I wanted to share a thought with you that comforted me when I loss a family member in death. The man Job in ( Job 14:14) asks" If an able-bodied man dies can he live again?". Happily Jesus answers in ( John 5:28,29)-" Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life" Imagine a resurrection or a bringing back to life. And right here on earth.--( Ps.37:29)-�The righteous themselves will posses the earth. And they will reside forever upon it�. So our loved ones will live again! For Jesus in ( John 5:28) was relaying a promise from his heavenly Father-(Jehovah-(Ps.83:18) ) who at (Titus 1:2) says is a " God who can not lie" Well I hope that you will be able to draw some comfort from these scriptural thoughts as I did.

Posted by: George at December 20, 2005 07:35 AM

Edsel, Sharon, John, Ellen, and Susan,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Esther is a great lady who made the world a better place for those around her. She will be missed, but her touch upon those of us that knew her will live on forever. I am certain that upon Esther�s graduation, the Lord smiled upon her and said, �Well done.�

May the Lord comfort and bless you all,

John and Beth Bledsoe

Posted by: John and Beth Bledsoe at December 19, 2005 05:28 PM

Dear Fitzgerald Family, What a special woman Esther was!!! I was a teacher at Crenshaw when she was the assistant principal. All of us knew that when you needed support, Esther was the woman to help; whether it was with a child, parent, or another staff member. She will long be remembered by me. I feel so lucky that I was able to work with her and send my warmest wishes and sincerest sympathy to the family of this wonderful person.

Posted by: sharon Robertson at December 19, 2005 12:57 PM

Esther was a long time neighbor and friend since moving here in 1972. Always enjoyed working with her in the Woman's Club. She will be greatly missed.

Posted by: Bill & Betty Burton at December 19, 2005 09:17 AM

Uncle Edsel and family,

We are so sorry about your loss. Aunt Esther was wonderful women who will never be forgotten. You will be in our thoughts and prays during this hard time.
Love,
Danny and Carolyn

Posted by: Danny and Carolyn Clark at December 19, 2005 07:47 AM

Edsel and all of Esther's family I send you my prayers. I was so very blessed to have taught with Esther at Hening. We worked hard but always had fun. I always think of Esther with a smile and much love.

Posted by: Mary Ricketts at December 18, 2005 07:53 PM

Ester was a very good friend and I always enjoyed her sense of humor. A dedicated teacher who loved her students and her family very much. I am going to miss you, Ester. God Bless You!

Posted by: James F. Bledsoe, Sr. at December 18, 2005 03:54 PM

I have many fond memories of Mrs. Fitzgerald when my mother, Elizabeth Hardman, was the school secretary at Hening Elementary during the 60's and 70's.I was very sorry to hear of her passing. My prayers go out to each of you as you mourn the loss of your wife and mother!

Posted by: Nancy Hardman Crenshaw at December 18, 2005 02:48 PM

Uncle Edsel, Sharon, John, Ellen and Susan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this very difficult time. Aunt Ester was very special and loved by each of us.

Posted by: The Moore Family at December 18, 2005 11:08 AM