Joyce Fitzgerald Obituary (1930 - 2018)

Zina Joyce McCleary Fitzgerald passed away peacefully at her home in Cottonwood Heights on Sunday, May 6, 2018, surrounded by her family. Joyce was born on April 13, 1930 in Murray, Utah, to Earl Cedric McCleary and Deleal Hall McCleary. Joyce’s life was a celebration of love, family, and charity. Joyce was most happy when she was surrounded by family and friends. She made her famous shrimp salad for countless family gatherings. Some of the things she enjoyed most were her children, grandchildren, car rides, camping with cousins, tulips, roses, photo calendars, crocheting baby blankets, and helping others. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, McKinley Reid Fitzgerald, and her daughter, Kathleen Fitzgerald. Joyce is survived by her brother, Kenneth E. McCleary; her son, McKinley Garff Fitzgerald (Marianne); her four precious grandchildren: McKinley (Janelle); Kyle (Emily); Kelsey (Danny); and Nathan (Maddi); and great-grandchildren: Knox, Ava, and Tristan. Funeral services will be on Thurs., May 10, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cottonwood Heights 4th Ward, 2522 East 6710 South. Viewings will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 4760 South State Street, Murray, Utah and on Thursday, May 10 from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment: Murray City Cemetery, 5600 So. Vine Street, Murray, Utah. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.