Bertha Ruth Fitzgerald

Bertha Ruth Fitzgerald, 77 died September 21, 2015 in Harker Heights following a long term battle with multiple stokes. Bertha was born to Ira and Edna Stevenson on October 8th, 1937 in New Mexico. She was one of 7 children. On August 24th, 1956 Bertha married the love of her life, Henry Fitzgerald Sr. If you ask Bertha what her greatest achievement was, she would likely tell you it was being his wife. Bertha worked for 8 years for Killeen ISD as a teacher's aide; however she spent 20 plus years working at Southside Church of Christ as the ""Attack"" church secretary. Bertha is survived by her loving husband, Henry C. Fitzgerald SR, her children Naomi Green, Henry Clay Jr, and Kay Connell of Killeen, TX. She was an incredible grandmother to her 4 grandchildren Christopher Dodge (Krystle), of Kempner, TX, Paul Green (Lupe) of Plainview, TX, Faith Glenn (Tim) of Richland WA., and Misty Bennett (Cody) of Killeen, TX. She is survived by ten great-grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends. Bertha was preceded in death by parents, her daughter Edna Rene', 3 siblings; Mary Lois Fitzgerald, Jean Hershey, and Ray Joe Stevenson and many other loved ones. Bertha will be remembered by those who loved her for her tenacious spirit and being ""Full of Meanness"". She made the best banana pudding on the planet. Bertha's love for her family was evident by her sacrifice for them. If asked how heaven was she would reply with her favorite word ""WELL""......... Visitation will be held at Southside Church of Christ located at 1505 Trimmer Rd in Killeen on Friday September 25, 2015 from 6 PM to 8 PM Services will be held at Southside Church of Christ on Saturday September 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM with Keith Cormier and Terry Harrison officiating. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Southside Church of Christ Memorial fund for Bertha Fitzgerald. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Bertha Ruth Fitzgerald please visit our Sympathy Store.