Mary Ellen Fitzpatrick, 90, of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. She was born Dec. 8, 1930, to Floyd and Esther Peterson in Howell, Ga. Fitzpatrick is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Barbara Bennett; brothers, Floyd and Tony Peterson; husband of 18 years, Joseph Fitzpatrick and her son, Greg Page. She is survived by her daughter, Marcy Page Perry (Frank); brother, Robert Peterson; sister, Thema Lucas; grandsons, Caleb Perry and Lewis Page Fusco (Kasey); great-grandchildren, Francesca Fusco and Page Fusco, along with many extended family, cousins, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Fitzpatrick began working at 15-years-old at the telephone company in Jasper, where she attended high school. She worked as a supervisor and traveled extensively for the State of Florida in tourism. Recipes and cooking were her passion, as was music. She was a gracious hostess and loved cooking for and entertaining family and friends. She sang and whistled all day, every day. Fitzpatrick enjoyed traveling the world with her husband, Joe, in her retirement years. She loved reading, gardening and helping family and friends. She believed in exercise to stay healthy and learning new things to keep her mind sharp. Fitzpatrick belonged to the Providence Methodist Church in Fayetteville.
The family will have a graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper, on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Southern Grace Hospice Foundation or the Alzheimer's Foundation at www.southerngracehospice.com. Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fayetteville invites friends and family to post their thoughts, condolences and memories on their Tribute Wall at www.mowells.com.