Melissa Ann Fitzgerald Smith 96 died February 25, 1982 in Sandy, Utah.
Born on October 30, 1885 in Draper, Utah to Manassah and Melissa Ann Smith Fitzgerald.
Married Joseph Lauritz Smith on November 28, 1906 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died on July 8, 1941.
An active member of the LDS Church, she served as Primary teacher, counselor in Relief Society, a visiting teacher of over 65 years and other church callings.
In her later years she would recite at many social gatherings, the poems and recitations she memorized in her spare time. She was an active member of Ebenezer Brown Camp of Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
Survivors: Sons, Joseph Ralph Smith, Arnold Fitzgerald Smith both of Draper; daughters, June Baker, Draper; Mrs. Fitz (Ruth)Barthel, Murray; Erma Miller, South Jordan; Mrs. Wilmer (Wanda) Mecham, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Kenneth (Verla) Wanberg, Midvale; Ms. Oliver K. (Reva) Norris, Sandy. 46 grandchildren; 124 great-grandchildren; 48 great-great-grandchildren; brother Alva Fitzgerald, Provo. Preceded in death by husband and daughter Celestia Ann.
Services Monday, 11 a.m. March 1, 1982, Draper Second/Tenth Ward 1617 East 12700 So. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary, 8090 South State Street, Sunday 6-8 p.m. and at the Ward Chapel, one hour prior to service. Burial, Draper City Cemetery.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune Feb. 1982
This is my dad's oldest brothers wife. Aunt Lissie as all of us kids called her loved her. She was a very sweet lady and always kind and helpful.
REST IN SWEET ETERNAL PEACE AUNT LISSY.
Melissa Ann Fitzgerald Smith 96 died February 25, 1982 in Sandy, Utah.
Born on October 30, 1885 in Draper, Utah to Manassah and Melissa Ann Smith Fitzgerald.
Married Joseph Lauritz Smith on November 28, 1906 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died on July 8, 1941.
An active member of the LDS Church, she served as Primary teacher, counselor in Relief Society, a visiting teacher of over 65 years and other church callings.
In her later years she would recite at many social gatherings, the poems and recitations she memorized in her spare time. She was an active member of Ebenezer Brown Camp of Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
Survivors: Sons, Joseph Ralph Smith, Arnold Fitzgerald Smith both of Draper; daughters, June Baker, Draper; Mrs. Fitz (Ruth)Barthel, Murray; Erma Miller, South Jordan; Mrs. Wilmer (Wanda) Mecham, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Kenneth (Verla) Wanberg, Midvale; Ms. Oliver K. (Reva) Norris, Sandy. 46 grandchildren; 124 great-grandchildren; 48 great-great-grandchildren; brother Alva Fitzgerald, Provo. Preceded in death by husband and daughter Celestia Ann.
Services Monday, 11 a.m. March 1, 1982, Draper Second/Tenth Ward 1617 East 12700 So. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary, 8090 South State Street, Sunday 6-8 p.m. and at the Ward Chapel, one hour prior to service. Burial, Draper City Cemetery.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune Feb. 1982
This is my dad's oldest brothers wife. Aunt Lissie as all of us kids called her loved her. She was a very sweet lady and always kind and helpful.
REST IN SWEET ETERNAL PEACE AUNT LISSY.
Inscription
Mother
Family Members
-
![]()
Ellamore "Ella" Fitzgerald Neilson
1874–1942
-
![]()
Mary Amy Fitzgerald Dansie
1877–1969
-
![]()
Edith Margaret Fitzgerald Kidd
1879–1947
-
![]()
Manassah Orson Fitzgerald
1881–1907
-
![]()
Anna Ruth Fitzgerald George
1883–1911
-
![]()
Matilda Jane Fitzgerald George
1888–1974
-
![]()
Heber Alvah Fitzgerald
1890–1988
-
![]()
Verna Olive Fitzgerald Roundy
1893–1967
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
See more Smith or Fitzgerald memorials in:
- Draper City Cemetery Smith or Fitzgerald
- Draper Smith or Fitzgerald
- Salt Lake County Smith or Fitzgerald
- Utah Smith or Fitzgerald
- USA Smith or Fitzgerald
- Find a Grave Smith or Fitzgerald
Advertisement
