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BARBARA FITZ Obituary
Mrs. Barbra C. Fitz, age 83, passed away January 18, 2020 at her home in Gainesville, FL. Mrs. Fitz was a member of Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church as a Class Leader and a member of the Red Hatters. She was born in Trenton, FL, and lived in Gainesville for sixty years while working in the Dental Office of Dr. E. Cosby, until his retirement, she was later employed at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida as a Dark Room Technician.
Mrs. Fitz is survived by her children; Cleveland Kendall, III, Gainesville, FL, Tarolyn Fitz Waymon, Tallahassee, FL, Alforeso Fitz (Brenda), Gainesville, FL, sister; Delores Johnson (Edward), Alachua, FL, and six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren, two children of the heart, Willie Bryant, and Phillip Gordon, both of Gainesville, FL.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Fitz will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church, Rev. Karl Smith, Pastor; burial will follow in Grasslawn Cemetery, Gainesville, FL. Arrangements entrusted to Chestnut Funeral Home, Inc., 18 N.W. 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL.
Mrs. Fitz will repose in the Chestnut Memorial Chapel on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm, and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00am until the hour of Service. Friends are asked to meet on Saturday at the home of Mrs. Fitz, 1125 S.E. 11th Street, Gainesville, at 10:15am to form the Cortege.
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This was a Happy Mother-Grandmother Day!
DeMorio and Tarolyn Waymon
February 7, 2020
Deborah Sledge
January 28, 2020
Although Barbara and I had not seen each other in years my heart grieves family loss. The two of us immediately became friends when we began working together years ago. She was a super good person so easy for anyone to love. RIP my dear.
Vivian Filer
January 24, 2020
Sending my condolences to all of our family. Praying for your strength. Love you all. Vivian Filer
Gail Brown
January 23, 2020
Tarolyn with heartfelt condolences for you and your family. Praying God will show you favor in the time of your bereavement.
Alice Smith Kelsey and Family
January 23, 2020
My heartfelt condolences Tarolyn and Cleveland. Hoping your memories bring you comfort in the days to come. Hugs!
Sandra Daniels
January 23, 2020
May the peace of God be with the family.i will always have you in my heart, Love you
Whitley Waymon
January 23, 2020
I love you MOM
Debbie Leath
January 23, 2020
Tarolyn and Al,
I am sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
Whitley Waymon
January 23, 2020
I love you Mom and you will ALWAYS and FOREVER be missed! I knew this day would soon come but no one is never fully prepared to depart from a loved one. I will never forget the moments we shared and I appreciate all the memories we created. You were one my dearest friends, greatest listeners, and an even better teacher. I will continue to make you proud so you can look down from heaven and light up the sky with your beautiful smile.
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