Bertha Virginia Fitzwater

Bertha Virginia Fitzwater, age 82 of Moorefield, WV, passed away Thursday evening, December 15, 2016 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg WV. Born October 4, 1934 in Hardy Co., WV, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Lee Lewis and Lillie Mae (Helmick) Lewis Cook. She was a Charter member of the Moorefield Church of the Brethren. Her husband, Ralph J. Duke Fitzwater preceded her in death in March 2003. Three brothers Cletus G. Lewis, Arthur Ray Lewis and James D. Cook also preceded her in death. A grandmother who enjoyed gardening in her youthful years, she was a watchful eye for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who through her love of cooking and baking would satisfy their needs. She enjoyed her puzzle books and comfort of the old time westerns on television in her later years. Surviving are two sons, R. William & Janet Fitzwater of Petersburg, WV and Robert L. & Pam Fitzwater of Moorefield, WV; a brother, Melvin W. "Bill Lewis of Townsend, GA; two sisters, June E. Bare of Broadway, VA and Shirley Mae Palmer of Winchester, VA; six grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted 2:00 PM Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the Moorefield Church of the Brethren, Clay & Washington Streets, Moorefield, WV with Pastors Russell & Lucy Webster officiating. Interment will follow at the Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 7 PM Saturday at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington Street.