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Linda FITZWATER Obituary

FITZWATER, Linda S.

Linda S. Fitzwater, passed peacefully from this life on

February 14, 2021, from complications of COVID-19. She was born September 10, 1942, in Middletown, Ohio, to Edward and Annetta Fitzwater. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1960, and worked at Reed Klopp Furniture, Rogers Jewelry Store, Hoerner Waldorf, Butler Heritage Credit Union, and the Middletown Police Department, retiring after 10 years of service. She is proceeded in death by her mother, Annetta Gabbard, father, Edward Fitzwater, step-father Harkes Gabbard, Jr., and step-mother Lorraine Fitzwater. She is survived by a sister, Marsha McDougal of Bellbrook, Ohio, a brother, Larry Gabbard (Judi) of Palmetto, FL, a brother, Terry Gabbard (Gale) of Lake Suzy, FL, and a sister, Diane Jensen of Asheville, NC. She is also survived by cousins and many nieces and nephews, and special friends, Bonnie and Bill Smyth, Barbara Jackson, Melody and Dave Evans,

"Peanut" and Charlene Watts, Candy Stultz, and Audrey Schroff. She had many friends at the Middletown Police Department and the Butler Heritage Credit Union. Linda enjoyed traveling with friends on bus tours, playing bingo, and going to the Senior Center. She loved frozen Cokes and Reece Cups and all her "Fur Baby Cats" she adopted over the years. She will be missed by many who enjoyed her sense of humor and generosity to others. Arrangements are in the care of Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home. With COVID restrictions in place, visitation will be limited. Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1500 Manchester Avenue. A Celebration of Life Service at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor James Anderson officiating. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at


www.bakerstevensparramore.com


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Published by Journal-News on Feb. 18, 2021.

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Billy Roberson

February 19, 2021

My lovely neighbor! Enjoyed sitting on the porch and talking. Always loved giving my dog treats. Will all miss you! Al, Billy and Melissa and Varyl from Trinity Manor

Terry GABBARD

February 19, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Tammy Winnie

February 18, 2021

To Linda Sue's family. So sorry for your loss. I know she was an important part of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
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The Bartoshevich Family

February 18, 2021

Terry Gabbard and family. So sorry to hear about Linda Sue. May she be in peace and find rest in heaven. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family.

Gale Gabbard

February 18, 2021

Dear Linda Sue....we are going to miss you terribly. You were such a sweet, kind, funny and thoughtful sister/sister-in-law. You were always concerned about everyone. It never failed that you would call us on our birthdays and whenever there was a hurricane in Florida! When I was in Iraq you would call Terry to check on me. You were such a worrier! We could always count on you for a good laugh or story. You are now with God who will watch over you for us. We love you and you will never leave us because you will live forever in our hearts. Heaven has gained another Angel. Love, Gale & Terry ❤

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