Floreine Gilliam Fitzwater

Floreine Gilliam Fitzwater died October the 7th of complications from Parkinson’s at 94. A native of Farmville, VA and graduate of Farmville High School, she worked most of her life as a clinical laboratory technician. An accomplished mother, wife, cook, nurse, knitter, weaver, and dog whisperer, she will be missed for her wit, wisdom and love. She is preceded by her husband, Ralph, Sr of 60 years and survived by her two sons, Ralph and Kirby and grandchildren Grace and Thomas. A grave side service will be held at West View Cemetery in Farmville on October 16th at 2:00 for family and close friends. Flowers can be sent care of Shorter Funeral Home in Farmville. Shorter Funeral Home is serving the family.