Rita Fitzpatrick-Sanchez

Rita Fitzpatrick-Sanchez obituary

Rita Fitzpatrick-Sanchez

Rita Fitzpatrick-Sanchez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery - Nashville on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Rita Fitzpatrick-Sanchez, age 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, she was the beloved daughter of the late George and Doroty Fitzpatrick.

She is survived by her children, Missy Calvillo, Terrie Kuhn, Jessica Bautista (Daniel) Bruce Duncan; sibling, Nancy Green, Brenda Fitzpatrick, Mary McRae; grandchildren, Andrina, Mirla, Selena, Tatiana, Mia, Ariana, Juan Jr., Teresa, Vincent, Brianna, Austin, Lilian, Saul, Daniella, Kimberly, Vanessa; and 21 great-great-grandchildren; her cat, Blue Eyes.

She enjoyed babysitting, taking in cats, and loved her birds. She loved Halloween and Christmas and hanging out with her mom riding in the Saturn. She will be remembered for her helpfulness, her feisty attitude, and her good heartedness.

She was preceded in death by her siter, Sue Denton, Rose Kerr, James Fitzpatrick and Patricia Allen.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Rita will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 2pm at Spring Hill Funeral Home. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 3-7pm and from 12p until the hour of service on Thursday.

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