Carter Funeral Home

Obituary For Coyzette Fitzpatrick

"If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy."

Carter Funeral Home announces the transition of Mrs. Coyzette Fitzpatrick, 82, of Fitzpatrick, Alabama on November 8, 2018.

Celebration of Life Services will be held Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 12:00 noon from the sanctuary of the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Arnather Baxter, pastor.

The Rev. Jacquelyn Bowie Hayter, pastor of the Pleasant Grove AME Church of Seale, Alabama. will render the message of comfort and strength.

Interment will follow in the New Bethel AME Cemetery of Fitzpatrick.

Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, November 16, 2018 from 3:00 pm until 5 :00 pm at New Bethel AME Church.

Mrs. Fitzpatrick will lie in repose at Greenwood Baptist Church one hour prior to Celebration of Life Services.

Coyzette Works Fitzpatrick was born August 26, 1936 to Willie Sr. and Extrie Ellison Works in Fitzpatrick, Alabama.

She is preceded in death by her loving parents.

Mrs. Fitzpatrick was one of nine children born to this union, all whom have proceeded her in death; 2 sisters, Minnie and Fermie, 6 brothers, Willie, James, Roscoe, Henry, Corinth and Amos. Mrs. Fitzpatrick attended Fitzpatrick School and Thompson School in Fitzpatrick, Alabama. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was a devoted member of New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church where she served faithfully until her homegoing. She also faithfully worshiped and served in various capacities at the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church. Ms. Works was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Willie James Fitzpatrick on January 10, 1955. He preceded her in death on July 31, 1986. During this union she was The Domestic Goddess of the Fitzpatrick Family and to many others that she came in contact. She continued in this role throughout her life. To this union 5 children were born: Henry (Doris) of Atlanta, Georgia, Gloria and Barbara of Fitzpatrick, Alabama, Patricia of Montgomery, Alabama and Linda of Chandler, Arizona.

They will forever cherish the memories created with their loving mother, confidante, and friend. Mrs. Fitzpatrick is the proud grandmother to 7 grandchildren: Kesa of Atlanta, Georgia, Cassandra (Cortez) of Union Springs, Alabama, Kentrell of Union Springs, Alabama, Tamekia of Montgomery, Alabama, Brittany (Terrance) of Montgomery, Alabama, Antoinette of Atlanta, Georgia, and Ciciely of Atlanta, Georgia. She proudly raised Kesa, Cassandra and Kentrell as her own. She also shared a special bond with her bonus grandson, Calvin Jackson III (Kaylin) of Montgomery, Alabama. She also was the loving GG (great-grandmother) to 4 great grandkids: Capri, Benjamin and Bryson of Atlanta, Georgia and Taylin of Montgomery, Alabama.

She leaves to cherish her memories numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, 5 sister-in-law’s and 4 brother in-law’s and a devoted caregiver, Shirley Cogburn. She was a member of The Eastern Star of Bethel Pride Chapter 198 in Fitzpatrick, Alabama where she served faithfully until her health limited her abilities to serve. She was an active member in her community and was proudly committed to civic duties. She was many things to many people and to those that knew her, knew of her commitment to Christ, her belief in working for the greater good and her motto, do unto others as you would have them do unto you. She was a Mother, Counselor, Friend, Confidante, Best Cook in the World, Prankster, Movie Watcher, Sweet Lover’s, your Ride or Die……

The Staff of Carter Funeral Home is honored to support the Fitzpatrick family with End of Life Services.

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Guest Book

Hello Mom, Easter Sunday, my very first Easter Sunday without you was a heavy day for me. My heart was filled with a great deal of sadness, but I felt your presence. I miss you sooooooooooooooo much that I can't even express the loneliness of you not being here with us. I LOVE YOU!!! I know you and daddy had a great Easter Sunday and that's where my JOY comes from!!! ....Until I see you and daddy again...Love Pat

- pat fitzpatrick

HAPPY RESURRECTION DAY MOM!!!!!!!! HE IS RISEN!!!! MISS YOU, LOVE PAT

- Pat Fitzpatrick

Hello Mom, Friday, 04/08/2019 was a tough day but when I thought about you it was magical. Friday I received my certification test results and GOOD NEWS!!!!!...I passed. Reflecting back on that weekend before test date on Monday you were in a lot of pain; however, you told me before in your normal saying "oh you are going to do good." Thanks to you and GOD for being there with me on that very difficult day when I knew you were not feeling very well which made it hard to concentrate but I did it!!! I love you and miss you!!!!

- Pat Fitzpatrick

Hello Mom, ALL IS WELL!!!! Enjoyed your visit the other night. Love Pat

- Pat Fitzpatrick

Hello Mom, My love, my sweet confidant, friend and the best MOM anyone would wish to have in their life. I truly miss you. My heart is in so much pain and I ache for you every day; however, I know you are in a better place and I will see you again. I'm praying for GOD to give me the strength to carry on...HELP ME GOD!!!! YOUR DAUGHTER, (AS SHE OFTEN REFERRED TO ME AS) PAT, PATTY, PATTY WACK, PATTY LABELLE & TRICIA ANN. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL.

- Pat Fitzpatrick

Hello Mom, I truly miss you each and every day. My heart is very heavy with pain and grief; however, I know you are in a better place. I just need to get to that place, until then

- Pat Fitzpatrick

It hurts to lay a loved one in their final resting place, but our Creator feels our pain.....we are not alone. The Bible mentions a time in which he will call and the dead will answer, reuniting us with so many we have lost in death. My prayers are with your family.

- T.R. Atkins

Our hearts and prayers are with you Soror Linda and your family in the loss of your mother. Will continue to pray God's peace and strength upon you. Sisterly, Linda Jones

- Linda W. Jones

BCHS Class of 1981 offers our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to our classmate, Linda Fitzpatrick and her family during this difficult time. We are praying that God will surround you all with comfort, strength and peace that only HE can provide. EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL

- BCHS CLASS 1981

To the family, my family: My heart is broken and I can not explain the hurt I feel. I'm so so sorry for the loss of your mother and My Aunt. May the God of all peace give you comfort thru this storm. I pray that he will fill the void in our hearts with joyous memories of old. Remember God is just a whisper away. All my love to You❤ ELAINE

- Elaine Sanders

Thank you for your expression of confidence by selecting our services. May time bring you comfort and strength.  Sincerely,  The Staff and Management  of Carter Funeral Home

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