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Shelia Mai Fitzgerald

Passed 12/20/2020

Obituary For Shelia Mai Fitzgerald

Shelia M Fitzgerald life came to an end on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the age of 63 at Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, Tennessee. Shelia was born April 28, 1957. She was born in Davidson County, Tennessee to the parents of the Bessie Mai and Lee Jenkins.

Shelia leaves to cherish her memories, her husband; James E. Fitzgerald; three devoted children, Shawn Otey, Franklin, Tn., Jaquece Fitzgerald and Laquedta Fitzgerald, Nashville, Tn.; grandchildren; Tory Otey, Tiyana Mayes, Daprecia Mayes and Nevaeh Garner; mother, Bessie Jenkins; sisters, Vera Jenkins, Elease (Darryl) Jones of Franklin, TN; father-in-law, Elder Lincoln Jones; sisters-in-law, Shelia Brent, Jacqueline Jones both of Nashville, TN and Callie (Samuel) Beech, Franklin, TN; aunt, Thelma Pendergrass, Nashville, TN; great aunt, Mable Burns, Gardner, CA; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins along with many dear and devoted friends.

Mrs. Fitzgerald will lie in state Sunday, December 27, 2020 from 2 until 5 at the funeral home.

*** Due to COVID-19 there is a limit of how many people can enter the chapel at a time but everyone will be allowed to flow in to view as well as speak to the family and flow back out to allow others the same opportunity. In order to enter the funeral home for viewing you MUST have on a mask and gloves per new regulation for the funeral home. You are responsible for supplying your own masks and gloves as well ***

Visitation with family Monday, December 28, 2020 from 11 until 12 at Lynn Creek Tabernacle, 117 Fairground St. with funeral to follow. Pastor Brandon Mason, eulogist.

Interment Pinecrest Memorial Gardens


Condolences & Tributes

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Shawn, Prayers are with you and your family during the loss of your mother and very special lady. Continue to hold those treasured memories close to your heart and trust in God for all things. Cheryl Robey, FSSD

What a great lady! I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so sad to be reading about "our" loss of "Miss Shelia"! She was such a fine lady, always dressed to the max when she came to work at Liberty. She always had a smile on her face and made everyone feel special. She will be missed by so many people. Love and prayers for the family. Jerre Ann Mathis

I can truly say this lady was the best. Shelia will always be in my heart (i never forget beautiful people inside and out) she didn't meet any strangers everyone loved her. I hate she's gone so soon. R.I.P My Friend

It was a pleasure and an honor to know someone so beautiful, caring, and giving as my dear friend Sheila. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. We made so many beautiful and lasting memories together that I will hold near and dear to my heart. Take your rest my Sister, I will truly miss you ❀️❀️ My prayers to the entire Jenkins Family πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ

Today we are paying our respects to a beautiful amazing godly woman that is no longer suffering in this tragic world that we live in today may she gain her wings and be at peace and watch over each and every one of us I want to thank the heavenly father for bringing auntie Sheila in our liveall those sleepless days and sleepless nights that she watched over each and every one of us now may she rest in peace and get the rest she deserves no more pain no more cries no more suffering may she rest in peace happily until the day of the calling of Jesus and our heavenly father to come take us all home until we meet again you will always and forever be on our mind never should you be forgotten if you went out as a a queen and will remain as a queen and most of all remain is one of God's children may you rest in peace auntie from Brian Beech and family

Shawn, This has been so hard to believe, but your mom is resting now. My Love and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you. Love you always my friend.πŸ™πŸ½πŸ˜˜πŸ₯° Shonte' Haddox and Family

I was blessed to be in the presence of Shelia and her beautiful, warm smile.. Gone but will never be forgotten Jocelyn Jordan Dotson

All I can say is she was the best. We laughed so much together!! She is one of a kind and our loss is heaven"s gain. My condolences to her family.

Adam Demonbreun

MY HEART IS SO BROKEN SHE IS THE BEST SISTER IN LAW & THE ONLY 1 HAVE EVER HAD & WILL HAVE THERE IS NO 1 THAT CAN OR WILL EVER REPLACE MY DEAR SISTER IN LAW I LOVE YOU ENDLESS YOU ARE 4 EVER LOVED AND MISSED DEARLY U WILL ALWAYS BE N MY HEART IT'S HARD 2 LIVE WITHOUT U BUT ONLY GOD CAN STRENGTHEN ME & MY FAMILY AGAIN U R TRULY MISSED & 4 EVER LOVED RIP/RIH SWEETNESS YOUR LIL SISTER IN LAW JACQUELINE JONES AKA LADY J/ DOUBLE J πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ’‹πŸ’‹πŸ’‹πŸ’‹πŸ’‹β€β€β€β€β€β€

Shelia and I created some memorable moments! I always appreciated the care she had for others! She displayed natural joy in her laughter! I can still hear her laugh echoing (very deep and heartfelt). My condolences are with you Shawn and all of the family! Love C-Ann & Family

Shelia was beautiful inside and out...so glad I was able to know her and create a lot of great memories with her...Shawn praying for you and your family..❀ Sandy Miles

I am so sorry for uall loss.Shiela was a sweet lady.Going to miss her sweet smile.Shawn you are a sweet and loving daughter.Just to know absent from the body means present with the lord.Praying for the Jenkins family.Love uall dearly. Delbert/Flossie Campbell

Our deepest condolences to the the family and our prayers are with you"The Britton Family"

Sending out love and prayers. Hazel "Lee" Starnes & Family

DearJenkins Family: Sending sincere condolences and lifting you all up in prayer during this time. Didnt know Ms. Shelia as well...but if she was as loving as you...Vera..Shelita...Elease...Mama Bessie n Pendergrass..she is ok with me. Losing a loved one is very very hard..but God DOES step in to give you sustaining peace n comfort. I cry..I pray..I sleep n get up n do it all over again...n again. Hold on to your memories n DO IT AGAIN & AGAIN. This is my prayer for you with love. Mother Mary Baugh

Ms. Shelia and I worked together years ago at MAC. I loved watching her interact with the children. They loved her so much and she loved them. She and I connected right away and we quickly became friends. The one thing that stands out in my mind that I loved so much about her was her quick wit and her laugh. Anyone who has had the honor of having Ms. Shelia in their life is a better person. She will certainly be missed. For the family, I am praying that the wonderful memories you have of her soon can replace the grief I know you are feeling right now. Michelle Tripp

When I met Shelia it was just like I already knew her. She was a sweet and wonderful person. Always had that beautiful smile and a glow about herself. She will truly be missed. My condolences to the family.

May God Be with Shawn,LaQuita,Jacquece and Ms Bessie Vera and Elise and the rest of the family we have definitely lost a beautiful Soul I will miss you Aunt Sheila ❀️ Love you always, You always will remain in my heart .

Shawn & Family, My heart is broken & I have cried for days not because "My Shelia" is gone to be with Lord. But I'm crying because she LIVED her life to the fullest & God allowed me to be a part of it. Shelia embraced life, her compassion for her family & friends showed in everything she did, she was a servant for Christ. She was full of love & such a beautiful spirit. I'll miss her cooking, her smile, her laughter, her friendship but most of all her LOVE! I'm sorry for your loss but we'll see her again one day & I'll hear her say: "What's up Lou, I'm ready..where are we off too?" She was my "road buddy" whether it was a church event, a concert, a play, a comedy show, or just a walk @ Pinkerton Park Shelia was always ready enjoy the moment.

To her "three babies" as she so often called them, she loved you'll from her very core. To Ma Bessie & her sisters you'll were her hearts. May God's love comfort you & His grace & mercy be with you. LOVE & PRAYERS, Lucille Jenkins-Thomas

And a remembrance of my cousin Sheila May Fitzgerald You're Gone From My Sight but not my heart you will always be in my heart I love you take your rest I love you but God loved you more your cousin Marie Jones

And the memories of my cousin Sheila May I love you dearly you're gone From My Sight but not my heart you will always be in my heart just take your rest and I love you

So sorry for ya'lls loss, I've been there and it is hard, but GOD, I love ya'll and Im here, Momma Sheba

We are so sorry for you loss sending prayers & our deepest condolences to the family.

George & Brenda Wade

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Waters Funeral Home, Inc. | Franklin, TN

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