Mrs. Mildred McCook Fitzgibbons

Mildred McCook Fitzgibbons, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery with Rev. Michael Jones and Dr. Laudis H. “Rick” Lanford officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heritage United Methodist Church, 4062 Vineville Ave., Macon, GA 31210.

Mildred was born in Macon, Georgia to the late Clyde F. and Tressie Perdue McCook. She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Fitzgibbons, sisters; Kay “Mimi” Sasser and Clyde LaFay Swails; brothers; Charles McCook and Horace McCook. Mildred was the owner and operator for over fifty years of three Dairy Queen franchises in Macon, GA. She was a member of Heritage United Methodist Church.

Mildred was a true southern lady who enjoyed life and being with her family and friends. Easter was her favorite holiday where she took pride and joy having her family, extended family and friends each year for a meal and egg hunt. She was a devoted Christian mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all.

She is survived by her children; John Michael (Cheryl) Simmons of Macon, GA; Jason (Diane) Simmons of Macon, GA; Todd (Janice) Fitzgibbons of Macon, GA; Susan F. (Greg) Abernathy of Macon, GA; Gregg (DeeDee) Fitzgibbons of Macon, GA; grandchildren; Bill (Diane) Simmons, Mike (Beth) Simmons, Alanna Simmons, Kevin (Teri) Simmons, Kaylee F. (Chris) Heape, Taylor Abernathy, Matthew (Sunny Kate) Fitzgibbons, John Garrett (Haley) Abernathy, Devon Fitzgibbons, Ellie Fitzgibbons, Lindsay Carswell and Catherine Carswell, nine great-grandchildren, three sisters; Ava Sapp, Barbara Parham and Tressie Edge and several nieces and nephews and lifelong best friend, Gail Banks.

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Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.