Carolyn Ann Fitzpatrick, 86, longtime resident of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday afternoon, Dec. 22, 2019.
She was born in Huntsville on Jan. 31, 1933, to the late Claude M. “Key” and Mildred N. (Underwood) Jenkins. Carolyn married Lawrence Fitzpatrick on July 11, 1953, in Bellefontaine, and he preceded her in death in 2006. She was also preceded in death by her brother Herb Jenkins, and brother-in-law Bill Sutton.
Carolyn worked many years in the business office at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church and was active with the Kings Daughters. Carolyn was an avid quilter, and enjoyed crocheting and needle work.
Carolyn is survived by her son Kevin Fitzpatrick of Huntsville; and daughters, Susan Fitzpatrick of Bellefontaine, and Diane Justice of Jamestown, Ohio; grandchild, Jordan Fitzpatrick; great-grandchild, Aiden Gabriel Fitzpatrick; a sister, Dorothy Sutton of West Chester, Ohio; sister-in-law, Dottie Jenkins of Avon, Ind.; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Pastor Steve Merrin officiates Carolyn’s funeral service on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, at noon at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, where friends may call two hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Presbyterian Church, 117 N. Main St. Bellefontaine, Ohio, 43311.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.