Nora A. (Chambers) Fitzgerald

Nora A. (Chambers) Fitzgerald, age 92, of Strong, passed from this life on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at her home in Strong. She was born on Oct. 13, 1920, in Zwolle, La. to the late Nathan Berrian Chambers and Fammie Shahan Chambers. Nora was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Strong. She especially loved working outdoors, whether she was tending her flowers or mowing the grass. Nora also loved to sew. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and her grandkids were her pride and joy. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill Fitzgerald; five brothers and four sisters. Those left to cherish her memory include one son, Doug Fitzgerald and his wife Saundra of Crossett; one daughter, Charlotte Hester and her husband Bill of Monroe, La.; five grandchildren, Jon Fitzgerald, Lauren Gaught, Dr. Nathan Darby, Dr. Nicholas Darby and Nolan Darby; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Strong Cemetery with Bro. Luther Harris officiating under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home of El Dorado. The family wishes to show their sincere appreciation to Caregiver, Betty Robinson, Dr. Alvin Scott Hardin and wife Kay and the nurses at Life Touch Hospice for their care and concern of Mrs. Fitzgerald. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donation be made to a charity of your choice. An online guestbook is available at www.baileyfuneralhome.net.