Joan Fitzgerald
March 9, 2017
Joan Louise Anderson Fitzgerald, 84, died peacefully at Palm Gardens in Gainesville, FL on March 9 th ,
2017, after a long battle with Dementia. Joan was born May 8 th , 1932, in North Platte, NE, the daughter
of Algot and Lillian Anderson. After graduating from North Platte High School in 1950, she worked as a
secretary before marrying John A. Fitzgerald on Nov 4 th , 1956. Jack’s career moved them to Charleston,
WV, where their three children were born. Joan, along with her family, also lived in Luling, Louisiana;
Ponce, Puerto Rico; Jacksonville, Florida; and Raleigh, North Carolina.
Joan is survived by her three children Debra Jo (Jeff Oswald) Fitzgerald, David Austin (Cathy) Fitzgerald,
and Sharon Louise (Tom) Wray. She had four grandchildren, Austin Wray, Sydney Wray, Stephen
Fitzgerald and Jose Fitzgerald. She is also survived by her sister Bonnie McCann, her brother Ted
Anderson, and countless lifelong friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters,
Leona Anderson and Lucille Dilley.
Joan was a lifelong member of the Lutheran faith. She enjoyed playing the organ, piano, singing in the
choir and was also an active member of P.E.O.
Joan’s sense of humor, smile and cherished friends and family, defined how she lived her life.
We will miss her beautiful smile and laughter the most. Rest in Peace dear Joan.
Memorials may be made to:
Grace Lutheran Endowment Fund.
5010 Six Forks Road / Raleigh, N.C. 27609 / (919) 787-1815
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Dear family, we loved your Mom. Remember, we lived on a cul-de-sac in Ponce. The last time I was in Puerto Rico, a couple years ago, they were tearing down the houses we lived in in order to make a larger cul-de sac so they could build more houses. I know you will miss Joan, but remember that she is now with God and is in perfect health. When I lost Mike and Sandra in 2012, God helped me deal with my sadness.
I heard that Joan had gone to heaven. But just now found this, her beautiful picture and obituary. My hubby and I used to be in a Via DeChristo reunion group w her and Jack. She was a beautiful and wonderful woman! May God bless you all, her children and grandchildren!