Vivian Fitzgerald, 87, of Flora, IL, departed this life on February 22, 2010. She was born September 6, 1922 in Flora, IL, the daughter of Charles and Goldie (Dobbs) Pearce.
She married Carl Fitzgerald on November 17, 1940 in Charleston, MO. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1991. They were parents of one son, Ronnie Fitzgerald, who departed this life in 1988.
Vivian spent her entire life in the Flora area, having worked at International Shoe Company for 24 years, and was the manager of Fashion Lane for 10 years. She was a member of the First Christian Church and the Win-A-Couple Class of the church. Vivian enjoyed her family.
She is survived by 2 granddaughters: Shelly Makame of Indianapolis, IN and Ann Fogarty & husband Ed of Washington, IN; 8 grandchildren; 3 brothers: Edwin Pearce of Flora, Kenneth Pearce of Flora, and Bill Pearce & wife Joan of Flora; along with host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son (Ronnie), and 2 brothers (Norman & Dick).
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Thursday (February 25, 2010) at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Wednesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church. An online guest book may viewed at HYPERLINK "http://www.frankandbright.com" www.frankandbright.com.
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