Mary Elizabeth "Marybeth" Ulrich

Mary Elizabeth "Marybeth" Ulrich

Mary Elizabeth "Marybeth" Ulrich, 65, was peacefully welcomed into the arms of her Eternal Father on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in the home she lovingly built, was married in, and where she raised her family. Marybeth was born on February 3, 1960. She was raised in Geneva, NY, but spent a majority of her life in Spotsylvania.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Barbour Edward Ulrich Jr.; daughters, Francine Arndt, Ashley Moore, and Madeline Ulrich; brothers, Richard "Skip" Fleming Jr., John Fleming, Christopher "Chris" Fleming, Michael "Mike" Fleming, and Steve Fleming; grandchildren, Collin Hazzard, Russell Hazzard, Kadence "Kady" Arndt, Keats Moore, Wilder Moore, and Penny Moore; and great-grandson, Oswald Hazzard. Marybeth will also be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews, brothers- and sisters-in-law, two sons-in-law, and countless friends, all of whom she cared for deeply. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Edith Fleming; and brother, Paul Fleming.

Marybeth spent several years working with dear friends at Fredericksburg Orthopedic Associates and also as a paraeducator for students with disabilities at Riverbend High School. Though her careers outside the home were close to her heart, her life's work was cultivating the childhood of her children at home. She turned the normal events of life into the extraordinary, lovingly packing lunches, standing at the bus stop, serving as room mother, aiding school projects, attending tennis matches and soccer games, altering dresses for dances and pageants, tending to colds and picky eating, creating holiday magic, and so much more, all with immeasurable grace. She was the epitome of joy and generosity in all things, whether it be birthday parties with homemade cakes and piñatas, baskets packed full of fresh-baked treats at Christmas time, or diligently canned vegetables from her well-loved garden.

Marybeth loved to spend time outside (especially in the Outer Banks), tending to her flowers, crafting beautiful gifts for others, enjoying lunch and shopping dates in Downtown Fredericksburg, caring for animals (particularly cats, dogs, and chickens), and simply being with her husband and family.

A service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home chapel. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. at the family residence.

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