Shelby Simpson Fitzpatrick, 81, wife of Robert Fitzpatrick, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020.
Born in Lynchburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Lula Lynch Simpson.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church.
In addition to her husband of 65 years, she is survived by her daughters, Donna Murphy and husband, Patrick, and Teresa Fitzpatrick; granddaughters, Jennifer Murphy Sally and husband, Rodney, and Katie Murphy; great-grandchildren, Cody Michael Pingley, Alexis Moore and husband, Tyler, and Morgan Sally; and great-great granddaughter, Layla Moore.
She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Todd Fitzpatrick.
The Funeral Service will be Friday, May 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Southeast Chapel of Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, and seating will be limited to allow for social distancing. Burial will follow in Graceland East Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; or the American Heart Association at the addresses or links below.
The family encourages those at home to share condolences on her tribute wall and send a "Hug from Home".