Marianna Fitzgerald's Obituary
Decatur – Marianna Fitzgerald, 85, of Decatur, passed away at 3:42 am Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Friday, May 29, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Father James Palakudy, Presider. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Marianna was born January 2, 1924 in Decatur, the daughter of Harry and Leita (Koonce) Johnston. She married Everett Fitzgerald on May 27, 1944 in Memphis, TN. He preceded her in death on November 9, 2007.
She leaves behind one daughter: Sharon (Virgil) Wright of Decatur.
She was reunited in Heaven with her husband: Everett, parents, and one brother: William Johnston.
The family would especially like to thank the staff at Lincoln Manor for the care and compassion they showed Marianna during her illness.
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