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Joan Harris Sperry Fitzwater

Date of Death: September 2, 2010

Joan H. Fitzwater

Joan Harris Sperry Fitzwater, 75, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Thursday, September 2, 2010, in her home.

Mrs. Fitzwater was born in 1934 in Middletown, Virginia, the daughter of the late John Harris Sperry and Pearl Elizabeth Sperry Thomas. She was a homemaker and a member of Reliance United Methodist Church in Reliance, Virginia.

Her husband Courtney Lee Fitzwater, Sr. whom she married on June 12, 1952, preceded her in death on August 13, 2009.

Surviving are two daughters, Cynthia Beightol of Richmond, Virginia, Vicky Jeffcoat and husband, Dave of Winchester; two sons, Courtney Lee Fitzwater, Jr. of Middletown, Gregory Fitzwater, Sr. of Winchester; four grandchildren, Dylan Lee Beightol, Justin Patterson, Gregory Fitzwater, Jr. and Bryan Fitzwater; sisters, Sally Rutherford of Clary, Virginia, Linda Funk of Reliance; and brothers, Jack Sperry of Mount Jackson, Charles Sperry of Front Royal, Jerry Thomas of Reliance, and John Thomas of Middletown.

Her step-father, A. C. Thomas; two sisters, Constance Fitzwater, Janet Knave and one brother, Dennis Thomas preceded her in death.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with Reverend Glen Welsh officiating. Entombment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery Mausoleum.

Pallbearers will be Bryan Fitzwater, Dylan Beightol, Donald Funk, Boyd Beeler, Ed Stone and Danny Kline.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Mitch Thomas and Dean Thomas.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia 22601.

Please view obituaries, tribute wall and guestbook at www.ompsfuneralhome.com

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Joan H. Fitzwater Joan Harris Sperry Fitzwater, 75, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Thursday, September 2, 2010, in her home. Mrs. Fitzwater was born in 1934 in Middletown, Virginia, the daughter of the late John Harris Sperry and Pearl Elizabeth Sperry Thomas. She was a homemaker and a member of Reliance United Methodist Church inContinue Reading

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Jana left a message on January 30, 2013:
Dear Fitzwater family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Growing up with Cindy, I have so many great memories of spending time in your home with your mother and father. I visited with your mother three years ago during December. She was the same gracious Jody. She sent me home to Tucson, AZ with a box of cookies and fudge. I will never forget her sense of humor and her iced tea. She was a great woman and a great mother to all of you. Love, Jana
Vicky left a message on January 30, 2013:
My mom was the best in the whole world. She was always taking care of everyone else before herself. She was the loviest lady I've ever known. I really miss and love her so much. I will never, ever forget her. Vicky Jeffcoat.
Cynthia Vega left a message on September 7, 2010:
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Jana Lamar left a message on September 8, 2010:
Dear Fitzwater family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Growing up with Cindy, I have so many great memories of spending time in your home with your mother and father. I visited with your mother three years ago during December. She was the same gracious Jody. She sent me home to Tucson, AZ with a box of cookies and fudge. I will never forget her sense of humor and her iced tea. She was a great woman and a great mother to all of you. Love, Jana
Vicky Jeffcoat left a message on January 18, 2011:
My mom was the best in the whole world. She was always taking care of everyone else before herself. She was the loviest lady I've ever known. I really miss and love her so much. I will never, ever forget her. Vicky Jeffcoat.
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