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Margaret Fitch Obituary

Margaret Stelljes Fitch ISLE OF PALMS - Margaret Stelljes Fitch, 85, widow of Rial Moore Fitch, Sr. of Isle of Palms, South Carolina died on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. The relatives and friends of Margaret Fitch are invited to attend her Memorial Service on Sunday, August 28, 2011 in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church at 4:00 pm. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm in the church auditorium until time of the service. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL. Mrs. Fitch was born on February 19, 1926 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late Frederick John Henry Stelljes, Sr. and Jennie Hay Stelljes. Margaret was head nurse at Roper OB/GYN for many years and a private duty nurse at Fenwick Hall. She was a life long devoted member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Isle of Palms Exchange Club Auxiliary, a member of the Isle of Palms Garden Club, a member of Alhambra Chapter No. 60, Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for VFW Post 3137. She is survived by her children, Rial M. (Buddy) Fitch, Jr. and his wife, Peggy Toler Fitch, Clarence William (Billy) Fitch, Sr. and his wife, Nancy Young Fitch, and her daughter Sue Fitch Proffitt, and Larry Wimmer and his wife, Pat, of Provo, Utah; sister, Catherine (Kitty) Brown and sister-in-law, Betty McMahon Stelljes; grandchildren, Billy Fitch, Jr. and his wife, Ashley, Kelley Fitch, Sarah Fitch, Connie Specht Villacres and her husband, Andy, Stephen Fitch, Paul Specht, Jr., and great grandson, Donovan Villacres. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Jessica Lauren Fitch and two brothers, John and Eddie Stelljes. At Margaret's request, memorials may be made to The Radio Ministry or The Stained Glass Fund at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 405 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403. Memorial messages may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2011.

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Jo Anne Baker Thompson

August 28, 2011

Buddy, Dalton and I send our deepest sympathies in the loss of your dear mother. Our families were nextdoor neighbors so long ago in Garden Hill. We enjoyed visiting with her again just a few years ago.

Paula Woodberry-Davis

August 27, 2011

I was saddened to hear of Mrs. Fitch's passsing. My thoughts & prayers are with your family. Mrs. Fitch,. was a table mate of my mother, at Somerby. She was always so thoughtful & helpful as my mother was legally blind. I enjoyed getting to know her.
Paula Woodberry-Davis

Rosa-Chinnis Ellington

August 27, 2011

Buddy, Billy and Sue, it seems as if I know you all personally, your mom spoke of you all a lot. We met in 1963 at Roper. Mrs. Fitch was a good nurse!!! I learned a lot from her. She is now in a better place.

Dale Hegler

August 27, 2011

Theron and I send our heartfelt sympathy to the family at this sad time. Theron worked with Mrs. Fitch for many years at Roper and she was one of the first people to hold our newborn daughter. We share your loss.
With sympathy,
Theron and Dale Hegler

August 26, 2011

Buddy, Billy, Sue and Kitty, I was sorry to hear Of Margaret's Passing. She was the Head Nurse on Obs. At Roper when I started working there in Sept. ,1962. She was a wonderful nurse. Hardly a day went by that I didn't learn something from her. Dotte Bowman, Apex, N.C.

Rab and Cherlyn Langston

August 26, 2011

Buddy, I was so sad to hear of your mom's passing. She was a sweet lady and will be terribly missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

August 26, 2011

Buddy,Billy and Sue,My thoughts and prayers sre with your families.

Robin Griffin-Richardson

August 26, 2011

Sue,I am so sorry to hear about your mom.She will truley be missed ! You and your family are in my dailey prayers.Love ya'll Robin

Susan Gunnels

August 25, 2011

Dear Sue,Buddy and Wayne

In my years of nursing, I have had the joy of taking care of many patients, but none more loving, kind, and sweet as Ms. Margaret. I will keep you constantly in my prayers for the grace and strength to carry you through the next days and weeks to come. Please know that Ms. Margaret is healed and is resting at feet of our Lord (and probably finding out what she can do now). Again it was a joy to care for your Mom, and my life was enriched from having known and cared for her.

Susan W. Gunnels, RN

Leanne Albers Tyson

August 25, 2011

Ms. Catherine,
I'm so sorry to hear about the death of Ms. Margaret. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Wanita Hall

August 25, 2011

Margaret will be missed and the friendship we have will never be forgotten. Your Mom was my nursing supervisor when I worked at Fenwick Hall and I'm past president and member in the VFW. Then I went to Sombery to take care of a very fine lady and Margaret was sitting at the table when I walked in. So we lost contact then our paths crossed again. And I know they will cross again. I enjoyed very much spending time with the ladies at Sombery as well as my one on one time with Margaret. Take care and God Bless to you all.
Always,
Wanita Hall

Joyce & Ed Hill

August 25, 2011

Sorry to learn of your loss. Margaret was with me when I had my first son 58 years ago. She was a great nurse and person. Know you will miss her.

Robin Langley

August 25, 2011

Larry, Buddy and family, Know that you are constantly in my prayers and that should you need me I will be here for you. I know during these difficult times that you are held and comforted in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior.

Ronnie and Annette Langley

August 25, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Linda Hanf

August 25, 2011

Fitch family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kaffie Moultrie & The Sweetgrass Family

August 25, 2011

Buddy & Sue my deepest sympathy goes out to you & your entire family. Even though she is not here with us at Sweetgrass Village, we lost a loved one too!! I know Dad is overjoy that " His Margaret " is with him once again. Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.

Richard Clark

August 25, 2011

Sorry to hear of this loss. She was a friend.

Audrey Brownlee

August 25, 2011

Buddy please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Your Mom was a neighbor and dear friend many years ago. You and Edward shared a lot of time together.

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