Nicette Elaine Fitts age 76 of Albion, Michigan passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice. She was born February 5, 1945 in Albion, Michigan the daughter of Frederick and Helen (LaDuke) Radee and they preceded her in death.
On August 26, 1967, Nicette was united in marriage to Phillip and he survives.
She graduated from Olivet College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, but her love of teaching children compelled her to return to school and obtain her certification to teach. She spent 30 years teaching at Harrington Elementary in Albion, and received Teacher of the Year honors for the 1998-1999 school year. Her passion for reading transferred into a love to teach her students to read and beyond. Throughout her career she was instrumental and involved in many school related programs and committees to enhance student learning.
Family was Nicette’s whole world, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed her summers at Pike Lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She was a creative woman with a vibrant energetic personality. She would use her talents creating scrapbooks, crafting, knitting, creating recipes and using her love of cooking to carry on Holiday Traditions from her mother into her own family. She was raised on the family farm by her parents and with her two sisters. She grew up with the love for animals, including her horses, and pets.
She lived on the farm her entire life and raised her own family there.
In addition to her husband of 53 years, Phillip, Nicette is also survived by her son, Edward (Kristi) Fitts, daughter, Amy (Bernard II) Konkle, 5 grandchildren: Chelsea Lehmann, B. Grant Konkle III, Harrison Fitts, Luke Konkle, Charles Konkle, and 2 sisters: Valerie Radee and Annette (John) Schilling, and numerous nephews and nieces.
Nicette always put others before herself. She touched many lives. She will forever remain in our hearts.
According to Nicette’s wishes, cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time.
To leave online messages of condolence, please visit www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com
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